ThatCyndiGirl Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) I love to cook and always have, but.....I'm always looking for new ideas. I am finally.....FINALLY making that Menu Board I have been wanting and I need new ideas. (Menu Board is canvas, painted and adorned with scrapbook paper/fabric, whatever and painted clothespins holding Menu Entries on it. (Clothespins have the days of the week.) I'd take a picture of it, but it's not done yet.) Maybe the Menu Board will get rid of The Daily Question. So, I am specifically looking for THINGS YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LOVES,....complete with recipes, please....if you would be so kind. Oh, and I'm colour coding the menu categories: Green=Vegetarian Pink=Pork Tan=Poultry Red=Beef Outline around dish's name means made in Crockpot I need a code because: A) I want to see at a glance that I am balancing out less healthy (beef/pork) with more healthy and B) I need to plan Crockpot meals in advance for busier days Oh, and anything time intensive like cashew chicken, egg rolls or tacquitos will be written in Script. (French Script font) Those days I REALLY have to plan for! Edited November 25, 2010 by ThatCyndiGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the links! I will post pics when it's done. I'm hoping to get it completed this weekend. Here is my list so far: Beef Beef stroganoff Beef stew Beef tacquitos Beef tacos Taco salad Pot roast with carrots & potatoes Crockpot Swiss Steak Cheeseburger macaroni Pizza potatoes Hamburger pizza Pizza pockets Unsloppy joes Unsloppy joe potatoes Whirly burgers Beef and bean burritos Beef enchiladas Beef enchiritos Beef fajitas Beef shish ke babs Taco ring Harvest soup chili ETA: lasagna ETA: meatloaf ETA: taco soup ETA: Becky Jane's French Dip Sandwhiches Poultry Chicken quesadillas Chicken enchiladas Chicken shish ke babs Chicken tacquitos Chicken tacos Chicken parmesan Oven roasted chicken Chicken pockets Cashew chicken Egg rolls Szechuan stir fry Italian stir fry Creamy crockpot chicken Terryaki turkey balls Chicken nacho dip BBQ Chicken (oven) Grilled BBQ Chicken Terryaki chicken Chicken alfredo pizza Rosemary chicken and potatoes Garlic chicken Cheesy crème of chicken soup Potato chip chicken fingers "Chicken & Dumplings" (in quotes because I make them "in theory"...I will when I get a good recipe) Roast turkey Chicken pot pie Turkey pot pie Pork black bean soup loaded baked potato soup ham & cheese omelets pork chops ribs Edited November 25, 2010 by ThatCyndiGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 As you can see.....I could really use some help in the "Veggie" Department! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 This is my favorite vegetarian meal. I add sweet potatoes to it to make it extra yummy. Some of our faves that I don't see on your list: lasagna meatloaf chicken n dumplings taco soup ETA: Can't wait to see pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks, Nakia! As far as YOUR list.....everything you wrote except for Chicken & Dumplings are things that I make. Do you have a recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks, Nakia! As far as YOUR list.....everything you wrote except for Chicken & Dumplings are things that I make. Do you have a recipe? I do have a recipe and I will post it below. My husband loves loves loves these sandwiches from The Pioneer Woman's website. Beware that they are a heart attack waiting to happen. But they are soooooooo good!!! Here is my bff's chicken and dumplings recipe, copied from the email she sent me: You need: 1 whole chicken (you can use any kind of chicken but it tastes better if you use bones and dark meat too) Self rising flower milk corn starch or can of cream of chicken soup chicken broth or bullion cubes salt, pepper, onion and I use red pepper flakes First you boil the chicken in a big pot. I usually put salt, pepper, an onion and red pepper flakes in with it. You can add butter if you want. I always fish the onion out later but you can leave it in. When the chicken is done take it out and let it cool a bit before you pull it off the bone. Leave the cooking liquid in the pot. When the chicken is cool enough pull all the meat off the bone and add it back to the pot. I like to thicken up the liquid so I make a slurry with corn starch and add that back into the pot when I bring it back to a boil. You can use a can of cream of chicken soup instead if you want. I also add a few cubes of chicken bullion to make the flavor a little stronger. You might need to add more water. Bring the pot back up to a boil and start working on your dumplings. I just use self rising flower and milk. I mix them together in a bowl. I don't use measurements. I just pour them in until it looks right. When it's mixed it kinda looks like dough maybe a little thicker and lumpier. It's very sticky. Then I just scoop up dumplings and drop them into the boiling pot. If the water is not boiling it will ruin the dumplings. Now you just let it boil for about 20 or 30 min or so. The dumplings will cook in the boiling water and it makes a crust on the top. You will see the dumplings start to dry out. Once the dumplings are cooked you will transfer the pot into the oven and broil until the top gets nice and brown. And you're done. This is the BEST chicken and dumplings recipe I have ever eaten. YUM!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Oh, Nakia, that looks/sounds SOOOO good! (Did I mention that I'm HUNGRY and stuck here with popcorn and microwave mac & cheese?!) I'll make that SOON! Thank you so much! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Since you are looking for more veggie dishes, here are some I like: http://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/108953/9943jcq5grbcdv/full-meal-burritos http://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/105838/9943jcq5grbcdv/spinach-cheese-stuffed-manicotti http://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/108939/9943jcq5grbcdv/mushroom-alfredo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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