BikeBookBread Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 DH is upstairs sleeping after a medical procedure, so it's just us girls. I've been sitting in a doctor's office most of the day, and am just tired. What do you make on nights such as this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 If it isn't take out or Schwan's then it is sandwiches for dinner on "bad" days. I haven't got a clue as to what to prepare tonight. Dh was not supposed to be home this week so I planned for only dd and me. I'm going to have to think of something quick. He just walked in the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannatheshedevil Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I made red beans and rice last night and I am soooooo not feeling leftovers tonight. I might make it for the boys and just make myself something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I try to keep a pack of chicken breasts, a bottle of one of Trader Joe's thai curry sauces, and a couple of packs of the precooked rice (for the REALLY crazy days) on hand. Unfortunately, I've already done that this week, and haven't restocked. So dh is getting pizza. Tomorrow morning I'm going to fire up the crockpot for cube steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 steam a bag of brussel sprouts and eat a strawberry juice bar and call it a night. LOL Well, I don't know, but that is what I am doing tonight :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Tacos are generally our go-to when everyone's on a dead run or dead tired because it's generally a 10 minute prep job at most. Also good - scrambled eggs and toast. Bacon if we have any. I have been known to do pancakes when I have to cook and am too tired to think. We keep a bag of mix in the cupboard for just this type of emergency - just add water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Chicken, feta, and spinach sausage, served over fettuccine Alfredo, and probably broccoli and salad (from a bag). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpsings Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 spagetti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Spaghetti and jarred sauce is our go-to meal when no one wants to cook. It's fast, easy, and filling, and everyone will eat it. :) Add a bagged salad for greens. That's my recommendation. Hope your evening is pleasant and more restful.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 What do you make on nights such as this? Reservations! Let DH have a nice peaceful home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Maybe pizza. Don't feel the least bit guilty--cereal is good, too! Tonight I'm making my very first, homemade chicken noodle soup. I even made the broth. Yea, me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We're having roast tonight. But on nights like you describe? Breakfast for dinner, grilled cheese and tomato soup (love the Costco kind), something simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 For nights like you are describing it is drive-thru, cerel, sandwiches, mac and cheese via the blue box. Tonight we are having chili in hopes of bringing some of the cooler weather, not cold just cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We're having curried butternut squash and apple soup, but on really crazy nights we've been known to do cereal, and my husband is known for doing scrambled eggs on nights when I'm at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We keep frozen tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, and taco meat in the freezer for such nights. We always have tomato and veggies, but I can also stop at the fruit market down the road if need be. Tonight I'm making REAL lasagna, though, with four cheeses and lots of garlic and oregano. I have always made it very plain (tomato sauce, noodles, and shredded mozz,) because of food texture issues around here. Everyone has been really great about trying new things lately, though, so I'm giving it a shot. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 When I don't have a meal planned I do one of these: Black bean soup and rice Bacon and eggs Spaghetti with Paul Newman's Marinara sauce and a bag of salad Grilled cheese Pizza Outback takeout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I usually do breakfast on nights like that. Tonight was one of those nights, but instead of breakfast I tried something a little different. I had some leftover chicken breasts in the fridge, so I chopped them up and cooked some elbow macaroni. I stirred in a large can of cream of chicken soup and served a salad on the side. The kids loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Admission: I HATE cereal. So, we never have that. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Today I made macaroni salad with leftover rotissoire chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 On a night like yours? Pasta of some sort. Eggs, maybe. My older boys are old enough to cook for everyone - so - I'd ask them. Maybe pizza. Don't feel the least bit guilty--cereal is good, too!Tonight I'm making my very first, homemade chicken noodle soup. I even made the broth. Yea, me. Yea for you is right!!!! How did it turn out??? Homemade broth is the BEST!!!!! I plan my meals around when I'll have fresh broth. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Vegetable soup and sandwiches. I'm not feeling well and this is a quick and easy meal for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Taco Bell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) On nights like yours, we have sandwiches. If I've planned ahead, I take something homemade out of the freezer, but that rarely happens. Actually, we had a night like yours. I had some leftover homemade chicken vegetable soup planned for dinner, so I heated it up. Edited September 30, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Woo hoo! I found frozen ravioli and a jar of pesto in the freezer! Dinner... done. Now I'm crashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I keep taco meat in the freezer for nights like this. Also spaghetti sauce and noodles that I've cooked and just need to heat with hot water through a strainer. Or a $5 pizza from the place down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Admission: I HATE cereal. So, we never have that. :lol: I can't have it, anyway, b/c I only like it with real (cow's) milk, and I can't have that anymore (makes me bleed internally--fun times). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 On a night like yours? Pasta of some sort. Eggs, maybe. My older boys are old enough to cook for everyone - so - I'd ask them. Yea for you is right!!!! How did it turn out??? Homemade broth is the BEST!!!!! I plan my meals around when I'll have fresh broth. Seriously. It came out tasting really good! I didn't boil the breast all the way--I took the chicken out after about 45 minutes, and then gently sauteed (if that's the right word) some onions and the breast in some butter, and added it back in. I also cooked the noodles in a second pot of broth before adding them to the soup. We liked it! (Thanks for understanding this was a big deal for me! lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Wednesdays are now homemade pizza nights as per ds's request. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 If I'm ahead of the game, I throw some country style ribs in the crockpot with a jar of bbq sauce on top. Add some potato salad and a veggie and dinner's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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