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View Full Version : Dinner Ideas Luckylove 11-07-2007, 07:23 PM I know I have posted this before but I need to do it again. Since I have been sick the last few months I haven't cooked much. I need to get back in the swing of things but our normal meals just don't sound appealing. What are some of your regular staple meals? Luckylove 11-07-2007, 07:26 PM We usually have chicken (puke) or pork with some kind of rice and veggie. Turkey tacos have been common around here lately Pasta (baked ziti, egg noodles, etc) Baked potatoes or roasted potatoes Everything else has been fend for yourself b/c I just couldnt look at food. Any new ideas that aren't too complicated? Most of our meals are after work and I don't have the energy to follow an elaborate recipe. Thanks! Lynette 11-07-2007, 07:32 PM Hmmm....how about the crock pot? Throw all the stuff for stew, chili, soup, pot roast, etc before work and you come home to dinner and a house that smells great :) Luckylove 11-07-2007, 07:33 PM Dustin won't allow me to buy a crockpot. He says we don't have enough room to store it. We do, I don't know what he has against them. I might just go buy one anyway :tongue Mom of 2 11-07-2007, 07:41 PM I like the crock pot idea. Maybe meatloaf? Kate Mom to Patty and Tyler Lynette 11-07-2007, 07:42 PM I might just go buy one anyway :tongue You just might have to :D Just think of the time and the dishes it will save! Stacey 11-07-2007, 08:27 PM our quick and easy staples are burritos (usually just bean & cheese), spaghetti, fettichini w/broccoli (or any mix of veggies) with pesto, steak and potatoes, & lasagna (using the noodles that don't need to be pre-boiled). howardvm 11-07-2007, 08:39 PM We do a lot of the pasta too. I also make turkey enchiladas, which is pretty quick and painless when using the canned enchilada sauce. I usually make some sort of casserole (tuna casserole, turkey tetrazini, enchilada pie, etc) type dish that will last us through Thursday, and then we usually do carryout for the weekend. nona23 11-07-2007, 08:49 PM Chilli - I make chilli when I need something easy, with or without meat. Saute onions & hamburger, throw in the beans - liquid and all - add chilli powder and cook for a bit, all done! Trader Joe's has boxed cornbread mix that is way easy too and so tasty with it! What always gets me out of my cooking rut is Cooking Light magazine, I always get inspired by something and I end up cooking a lot of the dishes - easy and tasty! P.S. Crockpots rock! One pork shoulder+jar of Pace Picante sauce or BBQ sauce and you have tacos or pulled pork sandwiches with no work involved. Sara 11-07-2007, 09:02 PM I do a lot of one dish meals because it is so easy. John's favorite is hamburger pie and I really like swiss chicken bake. I love the crock pot too so easy. lornabrown 11-07-2007, 09:08 PM Yummm - I love one dish meals too. My latest favorite is a Chicken Stew recipe by Giada DeLaurentis http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_24785,00.html I would use my crock pot a lot more if I was home in the mornings to get it going. Would love to have some new soup recipes. meeg124 11-07-2007, 09:15 PM Yummm - I love one dish meals too. My latest favorite is a Chicken Stew recipe by Giada DeLaurentis http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_24785,00.html I would use my crock pot a lot more if I was home in the mornings to get it going. Would love to have some new soup recipes. Lorna - I usually get all my stuff ready the night before, put it in the crock and leave it in the fridge and then whomever is the last to leave in the morning, puts the crock in the pot and turns it on. Brookepanda 11-07-2007, 09:46 PM We seem to have steak and potatoes and salad once a week... spaghetti with meat sauce, french bread and salad... home made pizza... breakfast for dinner....pancakes, eggs and occasionally bacon or sausage hmmm... some other staples around here...... hmmmm.... oh yeah...we make an avacado, cheese, green onion, bacon, and salsa omellette about twice a month...dh likes it a lot... tacos.... that's all I can think of for now.... Theresa 11-07-2007, 10:42 PM my house is in a big rut right now. we don't eat pork or beef, so lots of fish, chicken and turkey. there are some good ideas. erin anne 11-07-2007, 10:56 PM Super easy meal is to saute' sliced polska keilbasa (I can't spell it) with yellow onions and throw it over rice.:tongue Fish probably doesn't sound too appealing to you right now, but Costo has really good pre-marinated wild salmon in individual servings. Brookepanda 11-07-2007, 10:59 PM Super easy meal is to saute' sliced polska keilbasa (I can't spell it) with yellow onions and throw it over rice.:tongue My Dad used to make this a lot when we were kids...but he added sliced apples to the mix :) erin anne 11-07-2007, 11:00 PM I've done it with apples a couple times too :) (red delicious) Georgias_mama 11-08-2007, 01:09 AM I am all for stew. you can make it with out a crockpot, just easier. I Love tuna noodle. mmmmm Kevin hates it He wont eat hot tuna. haha I know some say its gross but boy I sure do love it. Grilled cheese with baked fries that is yummy. I love making my own fries. I guess if you dont fry them they aren't called fries anymore.. haha Potato wedges? stir fry any kind chicken tacos Spaghetti ( I make my own sauce in the crocpot ) anything on the grill breakfast is always great we make it fun and do Mickey Pancakes |