Ginevra Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Anyone with me? What am I making tonight? I have no bloomin' clue. But it'll have chicken or ground beef in it. I need an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) YES! I know I have to cook all of Thanksgiving dinner. I don't want left-overs in the fridge. We fended last night but I have to cook tonight. I'm thinking a nice green salad, and pasta tossed with tuna and capers.. Easy, fast, and I rarely have left-overs Edited November 24, 2009 by Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof2boys Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 We are having chicken pasta,salad and french bread(if I have enough bread flour left). Chicken Pasta seasoned and cooked chicken cut into chunks yellow squash and zucchini squash onion chopped fresh mushrooms red sauce(1/2 jar) cooked pasta I take frozen skinless chicken breast and season them with what ever strikes my fancy at the time and cook them in a tablespoon of olive oil until done. I thin take them out of the pan and set aside. Next I take my squash,onion and mushrooms and sautee them in the pan. I then add my chicken(which I have cut into chunks) back into the pan. I then add a red sauce(which I purchase ) in with the meat and veggies and heat until warm. I toss all this in with some pasta(tonight it will be farfelle because that is what I have in the pantry). My family absolutely loves this. I make a tossed salad to go with it and usually make french bread too. I make a huge batch so we have some left over for lunch the next day. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm making stir-fry tonight. It's quick, it's easy, I don't usually have left-overs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm off the hook tonight. :D Dh's work has a family dinner thingy they're hosting. I think it's a welcome for new families, of which ours is one. I think they're serving pizza. I have some Trader Joe's individual cheese pizzas to cook & bring for D; she's sensitive to corn products, which makes it almost impossible to feed her outside of our own home. Tomorrow night we're having potato & leek soup w/ a side salad. I subscribe to the 6 o'clock Scramble so that dinner planning is pretty much taken care of. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Kraft has a "Dinner Made Easy" website that gives you weekly menus, shopping lists, etc., or you can build your own lists and menus thru the site by browsing recipes and selecting ones your family will enjoy. You can browse by categories like pasta, chicken, healthy, vegetarian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Here's my quick and easy, don't feel like cooking dinner for tonight: Brown ground beef, add gravy from packet. Serve over rice. Green beans on the side. I hate having to come up with something every night also. I wish I loved to cook, but I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 People expect to also eat the day before and the day after. It's very irritating. I have no idea what to cook for dinner tonight either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I just put some chicken breasts in the oven with cream of chicken soup poured over them. I will serve with rice and salad out of a bag. It's my "I don't want to cook" dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 You all are great! That chicken pasta sounds good. And you're so right, Danestress! What's with these people wanting to eat every night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Make pizza. That's what we're having. There is always the stuff in the cupboard to whip up some kind of pizza. My Thanksgiving week dinners are scary easy; spaghetti, baked nachos, pizza, all served with fresh veggies and fruit. After that its Turkey Something Or Another for the next 4 days for everyone else but me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Soup & quiche is what on tonight's menu. They usually like homemade chicken soup & quiche but not for supper - lunch. I'm tired of them turning their noses up at the same ol' same ol' (dc not dh) so I'm making something I know they will eat. They always want pasta and I CAN'T have pasta on my diet. I cook it sometimes but NOT every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Anyone with me? What am I making tonight? I have no bloomin' clue. But it'll have chicken or ground beef in it. I need an idea. Are you channeling me? I've been married 25 years! You'd think I would have this down by now. But it is so complicated! I'm trying to cook healthier and that eliminates most things my DH loves. Can we say "no more mashed potatoes and gravy!" My DD8 is rediculously picky. Some things are just too expensive. Some dishes are just not worth the time and effort. I HATE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Anyone with me? What am I making tonight? I have no bloomin' clue. But it'll have chicken or ground beef in it. I need an idea. How about chicken and dumplings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Between my children's limited list of acceptable foods... My husband's work schedule... and my lack of energy due to being pregnant... yes, I'm sick and tired of planning meals. I used to be on top of it, I knew what we were eating all week. Now we often don't know until just before I start cooking it. A few times dinner ended up being mini pizzas made from English muffins or cream of mushroom soup over toast. I like to cook and I like to eat, but lately, I'm having a really hard time planning the meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I know!! It's not easy! Some hs friends & I had this very conversation today. I ended up doing a brown rice /veggie stir fry with some tofu. It took me quite awhile to decide. lol My brain was on T'giving prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkodman Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Try this website http://eatathomecooks.com/2009/11/menu-grocery-list-recipes-week-17.html She gives weekly menus and a shopping list & it is FREE. I used to do menus for moms and I think this is better. You can even look back at past weeks for more ideas. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 How about chicken and dumplings? Mmmmm! I love those. Haven't made them in a while, either. I used to be on top of it, I knew what we were eating all week. Now we often don't know until just before I start cooking it. Sometimes, I even start chopping and cooking and I'm not sure what it's going to end up being! I got through phases. I'll be all on top of it for a while, trying new recipes and really enjoying it, but then I eventually get stuck in a rut again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Went easy tonight. Defrosted some burgers and served them on buns with kernel corn and broccoli slaw. Last night's easy meal was tuna noodle casserole with salad. One more night to go before Thanksgiving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 You all are great! That chicken pasta sounds good. And you're so right, Danestress! What's with these people wanting to eat every night! yeah, what's up with that??? :001_huh: :tongue_smilie: :lol: Honestly, this is a HUGE struggle of mine! I used to come up with ideas SO easily but I'm just all dried up. Have been for years now! I hate this struggle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Make a master list of meals your family likes by category: beef, pork, chicken, soups, foreign (like Chinese or Mexican favorites), pasta, etc. I included some new recipes I'd been wanting to try on my list so I'd finally try them. This should help for the 1st year! If nothing else, write down what you've made for a month or two to see what you eat. :) I need to add some new recipes to my compilation again. I'm getting bored with the current list. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I did this weird thing last night that was good. Pasta (spaghetti is what I used) Can of Mex Stewed Tomatoes... cut up.. Can of Mex Beans stirred with some Mex Cheese.... I couldn't believe how much I liked it. I served it with sour cream and salsa. I also gave my husband meatballs, you could use hamburger in it:-) (It's my "standby" meat for him) I called it Mexican Spaghetti:-) Carrie PS... I baked it at 375 for about 30-45 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Monterey Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Time to let your 12 y/o decide what is for dinner and have him/her make it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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