poodlemama Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm working on coming up with a "Bare Bones" Cook book for myself and for my kids. Really basic stuff for when I'm not feeling creative and also recipes that I want my kids to know how to make when they leave home. So what recipes do you think every one should know? (Oh and we are a "low-gulten" family). Here is what I have so far: Tacos Enchiladas Fajitas Burritos Spaghetti Chicken/ shrimp/or tuna Salad Chili Stew Chicken soup Pot Roast “Meat and Potatoes” (Chicken, Steak, Pork Chops Chrispy Chicken (ie Fried Chicken but baked not fried) Beans and Rice Gumbo baked beans Curry Baked Chicken So what am I missing? Lindsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Scrambled eggs Other egg dishes How to grill the basics A few salad recipes a variety of sandwiches Pancakes Waffles Muffins Biscuits White bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Potato Salad Macaroni Salad Tater tot casserole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Stir-fry Baked ziti Sloppy joes Main dish salads (taco salad, chicken caesar, cobb, chicken & pasta salads) Fish and seafood BBQ Crock pot meals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Macaroni and cheese How about the condiments? Like lemon and red wine vinaigrettes, honey mustard vinaigrette, salsa or pico de gallo, mayonnaise, roasted garlic, bean dips and spreads (garbanzo/hummus or white bean/tuscan). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Be sure to include omelets. They can be prepared with so many different fillings. I also want my daughters to be able to put a complete meal on the table. My 13 yo dd certainly can but my 10 yo has trouble timing the various components so everything is ready at the same time. When she's preparing dinner, we usually have multiple courses. Both my girls have "signature" dishes. My older daughter's is chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries. It is fabulous and gets her many compliments. My younger DD makes very good omelets. Having dishes their friends like and they make well has helped their confidence in the kitchen immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemama Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. We don't eat wheat which is why I didn't include breads, pancakes etc. I can't believe I forgot the eggs--we eat eggs a couple of times a week! Lindsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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