AlmiraGulch Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I have way too much on my plate (no pun intended) and can't stand to make one more decision. I have NO idea what to make for dinner tonight. I have to go to the grocery store before I make anything because I'm about out of food. Someone please tell me what to make! I'm begging you. I prefer fast (so no slow-cooker ideas), simple, and cheap. These are out because we've already had them in the past week: Tacos Spaghetti Fish Breakfast for dinner Grilled cheese and soup Grilled chicken salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 15-Minute Skillet Tamale Pie? Chicken Cornbread Bake? Chicken corn chowder and biscuits? FTR, I never tire of "what's for dinner" threads. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 We are having chicken legs and oven baked sweet potato fries. Pretty easy. I am not the mood to cook anything time or labor intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 We're having hamburgers, corn, fruit, and sliced oven potatoes. Mmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I bought rotisseried chickens, ready to heat mashed potatoes, caesar salad, and slice and bake cookies. They are having the same thing tomorrow night and the next night. A friend is bringing us dinner on Friday night in the new house. I'm guessing it will be what we are having tonight -- it transports well.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 French Dip Sandwiches .75 to 1 lb. of thinly sliced deli roast beef 2 cans beef broth (lo-sodium if you're feeling particularly healthy) a package of sub rolls Open the soup, heat it on the stove. While it's warming, slice the rolls (we spread them with butter), and layer on some of the meat. Close the sandwiches, put them on a plate, and serve with a bowl of the broth/au jus. While the meat is not super cheap, you can either buy less of it (1 lb. still gives me leftovers for my family of four, and three of us do not in any way skimp on the meat. Caesar Salad 1 package romaine type lettuce salad mix 1 bottle store brand Caesar dressing croutons, if desired And a package of strawberries that one of your kids can prepare while you are getting the sandwiches ready. Package of cookies for dessert ------------------------------------------------------------------ OR one store bought roasted chicken one package frozen potatoes that are made expressly for heating in microwave and mashing one can of corn one package of strawberries ------------------------------------------------------------- OR (depending on the breakfast-for-dinner you already ate) one package of precooked sausage patties one box of waffles one box of strawberries -------------------------------------------------------------- Sub Sandwiches a package of lunchmeat a package of cheese tomato, lettuce package of rolls, or a loaf of french bread healthy potato chips apples, or (you guessed it) a package of strawberries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm doing some kind of chunky pasta with a mushroom/garlic/olive oil sauce, a big green salad, steamed zucchini, and strawberries. DH is not a fan of vegetarian dinners, but for something with lots of mushrooms, he'll make an exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Meat loaf? Stiry fry? Burritos or quesidillas? Pork chops and applesauce? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 15-Minute Skillet Tamale Pie? I love Tamale Pie! We are having a version for dinner tonight! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 I knew you'd come through! I still haven't decided, but I'm sending the list to my husband. I'll cook whatever he wants.....as long as it's on this list. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Fajitas Baked Potato Bar Paninis (if you have a maker) Fondue Pork tenderloin Or if all else fails......pizza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 No idea here either - I'm thinking about getting the fully cooked chicken strips out of the freezer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I made chicken legs and roasted root vegetables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I love Tamale Pie! We are having a version for dinner tonight! :) Full disclosure: unless you are in Rachel Ray's time machine, it takes longer than 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) I roasted a chicken tonight. It's so tasty ... so little effort. Slather it with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and into the roasting pan it goes. Brown at 450 (for 20 min each side, or less. All ovens are different), then lower the temp to 350-375. Toss in chopped onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, cabbage and whatever other veggies you like and bake for 45 mins to an hour (depending on the size of your chicken & veggies). In the end, your family will think you brilliant. The oven does all of the work once you've chopped it all. :001_smile: I think I am giving too much cooking time. However, I know some people only like to see clear liquid at the end of a cooking time. ;) That I think that means overcooked matters not. :) Edited April 25, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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