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Favorite dinner that you cook?
Favorite dinner that DH cooks?
Favorite dinner growing up?
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)?
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)?
Your perfect dinner?

BFP#1: 01/10, M/C 6w -- BFP#2: 06/10, M/C 5w -- BFP#3: 09/10, DS born June 1, 2011

BFP#4: 07/12, M/C 5w3d -- BFP#5: 12/12, EDD 08/18/13
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Re: Favorite Dinners
Favorite dinner that you cook? hmmm....I don't cook very much these days. I make good stir fries though
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? he is really good at cooking fancy seafood dinners. they taste like restaurant dinners (like fish with crab imperial on top). he also makes great steamed shrimp
Favorite dinner growing up? hmmm that is a tough one. I was a really picky eater as a kid. I always loved anything with rice though.
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? I love going out for Thai food or sushi, since we never make that kind of stuff at home
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? I always used to request my mom's beef stroganoff. She made the best, completely from scratch. I would eat like two big plates of it.
Your perfect dinner? What I am hungry for changes every day, but I love big dinners that start with a fresh salad and hot bread out of the oven. And today, a veggie lasagna would be great.Favorite dinner that you cook? Cajun meatloaf
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? Jambalaya pasta, cajun egg rolls and filet au poivre (not a dinner but separate items)
Favorite dinner growing up? Spaghetti, enchiladas or chicken stuffed with rice
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? Filet Mignon
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Enchiladas
Your perfect dinner? Filet with mashed sweet potatoes, lyonnaise potatoes and broccoli.Favorite dinner that you cook? Dinner that I like to cook - waffles, omelets, zucchini delight
Favorite dinner that DH cooks?Mac and Cheese and broccoli. He always put something different in the mac' n' cheese - onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, mustard seasoning.
Favorite dinner growing up? Pizza - we didn't have it much. Otherwise, I think I like tamale pie
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? fish or any other sort of fancy/time consuming thing that I would not make at home
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)?This is a hard one. I usually like to go out to eat.
Your perfect dinner?One that I don't have to cook, clean up from or tend to the baby duringFavorite dinner that you cook? crockpot crabdip
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? steaks on the grill
Favorite dinner growing up? mac and cheese, hotdogs and beans
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? usually chicken or salad with chicken
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Lasagna
Your perfect dinner? this changes all the time.... I really don't have a perfect dinner at the moment
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Favorite dinner that you cook? I have been making a Chinese chicken stir fry over brown rice lately that I love.
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? I like a lot of what DH makes, which is why I prefer that he cooks.
Favorite dinner growing up? Lasagna or PA style chicken pot pie.
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? This really depends on my mood and the restaurant. I usually will get seafood with pasta at an Italian restaurant but I'm likely to get a chicken dish at a Mexican place.
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? I really filet, French fries, and asparagus, but other times I'm in the mood for my mom's cooking, usually shrimp scampi or lasagna.
Your perfect dinner? One that I don't have to prepare or clean up.Favorite dinner that you cook? Lasagna
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? DH doesn't really cook dinner anymore. He made risotto once when we were dating and that was awesome.
Favorite dinner growing up? Lasagna
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? It varies but usually chicken or pasta.
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? I always asked for Stouffers frozen veggie lasagna, haha
Your perfect dinner? Steak, mac & cheese. I have this dinner when we go to Flemings. They have the *best* steak ever and a yummy chipotle mac & cheese.BFP#1: 01/10, M/C 6w -- BFP#2: 06/10, M/C 5w -- BFP#3: 09/10, DS born June 1, 2011
BFP#4: 07/12, M/C 5w3d -- BFP#5: 12/12, EDD 08/18/13
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Favorite dinner that you cook? Chicky Chicky Parm Parm (points to folks that get the reference)
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? Spaghetti and Meatballs...his meatballs are so moist and tasty. (I swear I'm not trying to be sexual!)
Favorite dinner growing up? Mazetti...it's a family caserole that consists of egg noodles, ground beef, green peppers, olives and onions with tomato soup and tomato paste to bind it together and parm cheese on top
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? Depends on the restaurant but generally either steak or seafood
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Mazetti
Your perfect dinner? Filet with a lobster tailFavorite dinner that you cook? chicken enchilada's
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? chicken, hamburgers or steaks on the grill.
Favorite dinner growing up? mashed potato and steaks
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? Usually pasta
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? filet
Your perfect dinner? not having to fix dinner period and the kitchen cleaning itself up.Favorite dinner that you cook? carbonara
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? buffalo chicken bake
Favorite dinner growing up? spaghetti
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? pasta
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? sour beef and dumplings
Your perfect dinner? my carbonara lol
Favorite dinner that you cook? Peanut Satay Chicken or Pasta with homemade Vodka Sauce
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? HA...you're funny. I wish he could cook more than a box of pasta. sigh.
Favorite dinner growing up - My grandmother's mac & cheese. a-ma-zing.
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? Pasta Carbonara or a good steak
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Lobster
Your perfect dinner?A good seafood pasta with fresh veggies and a chocolate dessert.Favorite dinner that you cook? bolognase sauce
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? pretty much anything. He made an aweseom all lobster dinner for Valentine's last year - amazing. He used to make an app that was flatbread w/ shaved parmesan and figs - loved that too!
Favorite dinner growing up - Hamburger stroganoff (still a fave now!)
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? Alot of times either scallops or fish
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? At home - steak w/ lyonaise or scalloped potatoes
Your perfect dinner? Seared sea scallops to start, perfectly done medium filet or ribeye, risotto, steamed spinach and chocolate cake!
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? He makes great pizza dough
Favorite dinner growing up? Macaroni and cheese with ham
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? I like to go out for sushi or steaks - things we don't make at home.
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Either of the above
Your perfect dinner? Oh it depends upon the day! I'm stuffed after a tour of the Wegman's Cafe, so I can't even begin to think about a meal right now.
Favorite dinner that you cook? i have a few and it depends on the season but creamy mushroom chicken on rice is one we both like
Favorite dinner that DH cooks? he doesnt cook much but with him being Filippino, he makes a very good Pancit
Favorite dinner growing up? Ravioli and pizza i would say
Favorite dinner (or type of dinner) to order at a restaurant (chicken, fish, pasta, etc)? pasta dish or anything with veal
Favorite special occasion dinner (my mom always made whatever I wanted for my birthday, etc)? Fondue
Your perfect dinner?