Dinner tonight...
By DE
@DaddyEvil (160440)
United States
August 15, 2025 7:51pm CST
I pulled a steak and a chicken breast out of the freezer this morning to thaw for supper tonight.
Around 5 pm I went to the kitchen and started slicing onions, washing potatoes and used cooking spray on a baking dish. Then I placed the two meats in the dish and arranged a layer of sweet onions on the bottom and potato slices on top of the onions. Then I brushed butter over everything in the pan, sprinkled spices and drizzled Ranch dressing on top...
I baked it all at 350F for 45 minutes. When the timer went off, I peeled back the aluminum foil and tested some of the potatoes to make sure everything was cooked...
There is plenty left if people want to come over and eat supper with us.
Photo is mine.
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@LadyDuck (485925)
• Italy
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil - I finally regretted making the tortillas, I felt hot after baking them on the stove, but they were good.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
Thank you. Your meal sounds delicious!
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@allknowing (154176)
• India
16 Aug
I have given up eating meat and fish but will not come in your way Enjoy.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
Thank you... I'm waiting for it to cool down so I can put the leftovers away.
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@allknowing (154176)
• India
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil I have leftovers too and that saves me from cooking every day
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
@allknowing I always make extra so I don't have to cook as often. I like leftovers but Pretty doesn't.
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@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
19 Aug
That sounds absolutely delicious! You painted such a vivid picture that I could almost smell the onions and butter while reading. We’re not really used to cooking baked dishes, though we do it from time to time, and this one turned out to be such a hearty and comforting treat. The mix of steak, chicken, onions, potatoes, and that drizzle of ranch made it extra special.
I’m sure your kitchen smelled amazing while it baked, and it’s great you’ve got plenty left. Honestly, with a meal like that, I wouldn’t be surprised if you had a line at your door for supper invites!
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@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
19 Aug
@DaddyEvil Good for you are able to get a job in your place without having to move to a new place.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
19 Aug
Thank you. I used to cook for friends all the time but, when the pandemic began, I stopped inviting them and they gradually all moved away where they could find work. I live in a very small city and there aren't many jobs here. I was really lucky that I found a job with Walmart back when the downturn began in 2008. Walmart never closes and didn't have to close when the pandemic began. I still had a decent paying job for my area.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
19 Aug
@rsa101 I'm retired now. I have been retired since 2021.
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@celticeagle (181114)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil .......Maybe one day we will. Your in Missouri? Is that right?
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
@celticeagle Yes, Missouri... I don't travel very much anymore.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
Thank you. You're very welcome. I do wish we could get together, though.
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@sjvg1976 (42496)
• Delhi, India
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil they were sleeping and now woke up 
and now busy in making recipes for night. As we all have a fast today and will eat at 12 at night.
and now busy in making recipes for night. As we all have a fast today and will eat at 12 at night.2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
I wondered where all the Indians were today. Thanks for letting me know. 
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@porwest (110105)
• United States
23 Aug
That combination of ingredients actually works well together. Now, if it was an actual steak, I probably would not have ruined it by baking it in this way, but it also depends on what kind of steak we're talking about. Either way, set me up a plate—although by now I am pretty sure there's nothing left. lol
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
23 Aug
It was an actual steak. We bought a family pack of them a couple of weeks ago and that was the last one. (New York Strip steaks.) I promise you, it wasn't "ruined". 
The rest of them were fried on top of the stove. High heat to sear them on both sides and they were done. (When I do that with steak, I have to leave Pretty's sitting for a little bit longer in the pan since she won't eat it if it oozes blood or steak juice, whichever phrase you call it. I LIKE mine rare! 
)
You're right, it took several meals to finish it all but it is all done now. 1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
24 Aug
@porwest I'll admit, the chicken was a touch dry but the steak was juicy and delicious!
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@porwest (110105)
• United States
24 Aug
@DaddyEvil I can't imagine doing anything with a New York Strip but salting it and slapping it on the grill. At the same time, your combination sounds so good, I must admit, I am at odds right now with my thought process. lol
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The way you described it makes me hungry.@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
Thank you. I wish you could really come over for supper. 
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
18 Aug
Thank you. Yeah, all myLotter live too far away to join me for dinner.
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
I wish everybody on myLot lived closer. 1 person likes this
@JudyEv (364833)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil That would be nice if all of us (well, most of us!) lived a bit closer. 
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@lovebuglena (48048)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Aug
I’ve never baked steak in the oven before. Was it tender being cooked for so long?
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
23 Aug
Yes, tender and juicy. 
I cut it with my fork.
I cut it with my fork.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
19 Aug
It smelled delicious and tasted even better. I still have a portion of the steak left but will need to make more veggies to go with it.
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@Dreamerby (9039)
• Calcutta, India
16 Aug
It looks tasty! I wish I could come over and have this with you and Pretty!
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
Thank you. I wish you could, too.
Did you enjoy the holiday?
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
16 Aug
@Dreamerby I knew something was happening in India but didn't know what until an Indian friend came to myLot last night and told me. All I knew for sure was that most Indians were too busy to come visit with us.
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@Dreamerby (9039)
• Calcutta, India
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil Yeah. Sunday is still left!
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@Tampa_girl7 (53609)
• United States
16 Aug
Thanks for the invite. That sounds delish.
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@RasmaSandra (90257)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Aug
That sounds like a delicious meal. I sure would come it I lived closer, I hope you have a good evening and a good Sunday, I experimented today, I fried up ground Italian sausage then added sliced olives and some Italian dressing, Put in the fridge, Later made rice with chicken bouillion for flavor, and with the Italian sausage it was like a delicious salad,
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@DaddyEvil (160440)
• United States
17 Aug
Thank you. It really is good.
That sounds interesting. I hope you enjoyed it.
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