Jane Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I need some inspiration. I don't feel like cooking. So what's cooking at your house? I am considering chicken salad in croissants, unless someone has a better inspiration. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NY Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I need inspiration as well. I came home to find that what I was planning for dinner (leftovers) was served for lunch. My cupboards are bare. Perhaps the pizza man will be bringing our dinner tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Homemade chicken noodle soup with bread. Nothing fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 How old are your dc? If they are old enough, have them cook. Our dc have a few safe meals they can prepare and serve. If that doesn't work, I have eggs as my stand-by meal. Healthy, versatile, and cheap. :lol: BTW, we had our large meal at dinner today and will be having left-over grilled chicken for sup. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 There's a roast with potatoes and soups (for a gravy) in the crock for the family. I am going to Panera for knitting group. I'd rather have my food than Panera though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, we've got a pot of chili and a casserole of sour cream chicken, but Tuesday night is pizza at grandma's, so I guess we'll eat lefties tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have a hankering for something very flavorful today, so we're having ta'amiya (they're like falafel, but better), yogurt-tahini sauce, carrot salad, and flatbread. When I need inspiration, I sit down with a couple of my favorite cookbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I need some inspiration. I don't feel like cooking. So what's cooking at your house? I am considering chicken salad in croissants, unless someone has a better inspiration. :) We are having swiss chicken! Yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mellifera Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Split pea soup and meat pie at our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 A nice, crisp fall day and it's asparagus soup and homemade buscuits here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Roast chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy. I'm actually looking forward to dinner tonight, for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 We're having salsa meatloaf. I made two. One is in the freezer. I might make some potatoes with it, but maybe not. We will have peas and salad as our sides. I'm not hungry for any of it, but it's what we're having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Salmon patties, which we usually make into sandwiches with leafy greens, tomatoes, and pickles. herb roasted potatoes a veggie of some kind I'm feeling very uninspired myself. ETA: I will skip the potatoes myself, and possibly the bun. Too many carbs for me, but my kids are bottomless pits. Gotta fill them up. Edited October 21, 2008 by Annie Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Quick and easy black bean soup over rice. I better get crackin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Pork chops or hot dogs are the choices left in the freezer. I took pork chops out. BUT, i'm not feeling so hot - so i'm not cooking. I'll do something with them tomorrow i guess. DH is taking the crew and picking something up - i think i'm going to bed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Lamb patties and mashed potatoes. I'm short of veggies today so it will be frozen corn. We had a late snack so I'm going slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 You mean I'm supposed to provide dinner, too?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Homemade chicken noodle soup with bread. Nothing fancy. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 UGh! I'm not sure what to do. My dh is out of town for the week and I'm not really in the mood for anything special for dinner. The kids will probably just want hot dogs or something like that. I guess we'll see what they ask for in about 20 minutes LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Homemade tuna mac and cheese. It's just me and the littles tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Stroganoff made with half ground beef 90/10 and half ground turkey breast with wonderful portabella mushrooms and frozen french green beans. That won't be until 7:30 we just had melted Brie and dipped Tuscan bread and Ham and then dipped apple slices for lunch, Yummmm! Treated it like Fondue and my boys fell in love with it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 fish sticks, pine nut cous cous, green beans and biscuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 How old are your dc? If they are old enough, have them cook. Our dc have a few safe meals they can prepare and serve. That's a great idea, except my poor older darlings are helping me out with our current baby who is getting over a cold and hasn't slept well for the past 24 hours. I begged them for an hour so I can prepare dinner. I think I have the better end of the deal--as do they because baby is so happy to be hanging out with the big sisters. :) I think I found a solution....LASAGNA! Good old fashioned comfort food. I found it sitting in my freezer so I just have to heat it. Then I can concentrate on my real craving for the day--a great big yummy salad! Maybe it will give me the energy I need to make the chicken salad for tomorrow night because I know tomorrow is going to be a very busy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 We agreed on Red curry and potstickers tonight. There was some hesitation from the 9yo until I promised that he wouldn't have to eat the peppers. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apiphobic Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) I don't know. Hubby's not home yet. :p I'm joking. Homemade beef & barley soup's on the menu tonight. Probably with biscuits. Edited October 21, 2008 by Apiphobic eta dinner plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Stroganoff made with half ground beef 90/10 and half ground turkey breast with wonderful portabella mushrooms and frozen french green beans. That won't be until 7:30 we just had melted Brie and dipped Tuscan bread and Ham and then dipped apple slices for lunch, Yummmm! Treated it like Fondue and my boys fell in love with it..... YUM!!! Can you share your recipe, Rebecca? I love stroganoff! And I'm trying REALLY hard not to think about that tuscan bread w/ham, apples, and brie. :drool5: If I lived near you, you would have company... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Quick and easy black bean soup over rice. I better get crackin'. Can you post the recipe for the soup Thanks :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apiphobic Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 And btw, Philothea just started a cooking social group: In the Kitchen. It's a good thing she chose the name, I probably would've picked Recipe for Disaster. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 We are having home made chili with corn bread on the side. I wanted chicken pot pie, but I lost in the vote. Plus the chili didn't require as much work....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Wild mushroom soup (an Ina Garten recipe), broccoli chickpea salad, leftover focaccia, and maybe an apple tart. :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbledeb Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 We had lasagna too! And apple crumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 YUM!!! Can you share your recipe, Rebecca? I love stroganoff! And I'm trying REALLY hard not to think about that tuscan bread w/ham, apples, and brie. :drool5: If I lived near you, you would have company... Well, it is my oldest sons recipe from BSA camp and best part is he cooks it! He is being kind enough to dictate as I type.... Slice and brown one pound of mushrooms, we had baby and large portabella mushrooms, in small amount of olive oil and even smaller amount of butter, remove from pan and set aside. Brown up one pond of ground beef and ground turkey with finely chopped garlic, onion, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste, add back in the mushrooms stir well, add sour cream about a cup and eyeball the half and half careful with these cause you don't want soup, then add in the green beans 16 oz bag cook over slow heat till hot and if you want add a cooked bag of egg noodles and stir in gently. Gotta love it when they are old enough to do the cooking.................. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I stuck a roast in the crock pot, but we'll probably not eat it until tomorrow. WE had a late lunch and tonight is our Titus 2 meeting, which always has food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Um, ya, I had Subway. My mom took the dc to eat at our family restaurant and dh is still at work. It was a looong day over here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Scalloped potatoes with ham, beets, cucumbers and sliced tomatoes. Using up garden produce. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Baked Ziti, garlic bread and cut up raw veggies with dip. I don't feel like cooking much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think the chicken salad in croissants sounds better. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I had a dinner party last that required a lot of cooking. My chow mein recipe is loaded with veggies, a little chicken and of course noodles. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Artichoke chicken, green beans, garlic bread and salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think the chicken salad in croissants sounds better. :) :lol: I agree which is why I want to prepare it for tomorrow. I guess I needed either something "slap in the oven simple" or something so new and refreshing that it would light a bright flame of desire and inspiration in me to get up and prepare it. Also, I have a tremendous craving for veggies tonight so hopefully my salad will fulfill that need. Tacos are a favorite here too, with chicken or beef or beans or potatoes. We're not choosy. We eat them all. Enjoy your meal! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, it is my oldest sons recipe from BSA camp and best part is he cooks it! He is being kind enough to dictate as I type.... Slice and brown one pound of mushrooms, we had baby and large portabella mushrooms, in small amount of olive oil and even smaller amount of butter, remove from pan and set aside. Brown up one pond of ground beef and ground turkey with finely chopped garlic, onion, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste, add back in the mushrooms stir well, add sour cream about a cup and eyeball the half and half careful with these cause you don't want soup, then add in the green beans 16 oz bag cook over slow heat till hot and if you want add a cooked bag of egg noodles and stir in gently. Gotta love it when they are old enough to do the cooking.................. :D I love it! All the better that it's your son's recipe. A big THANK YOU to you (for typing) and your son for sharing the recipe! It looks delicious! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The boys asked for cereal for supper. But for lunch they had turkey burgers (w/ hidden mushroom) with turkey bacon, veggie alphabet fries (Ian's brand), and a broccoli/carrot combo. ds1 had bread and cheese with his burger, ds2 had his plain and cut up. Some really good things to keep on had are the Birdseye frozen rice and veggie mixes. They are healthy, fresh, and quick, go vegetarian for the night or add your fav meat. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I boiled some potatoes, then popped in oven. Had some leftover chili so I sliced the potato in half and put heated chili on top. Lastly I layered on some shredded cheese, reheated to melt. YUMMY! And, so nice for this cooler autumn weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm no help: we had leftovers. It was pasta with a cherry tomato, garlic, and herb sauce with fresh mozzarella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm no help: we had leftovers. It was pasta with a cherry tomato, garlic, and herb sauce with fresh mozzarella. That sounds far better than the leftovers we have here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ok, so I have pork chops out. It was what we had in the freezer. Any suggestions. I normally dip them in milk, flour and then a homemade honey mustard, but it is 4:30 and I ahve to make a lap book(human body) and learn how to teach tin whistle for tomorrow so anyone have anything easier to do with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Brown rice served with chicken in mushroom white sauce and steamed green beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ok, so I have pork chops out. It was what we had in the freezer. Any suggestions. I normally dip them in milk, flour and then a homemade honey mustard, but it is 4:30 and I ahve to make a lap book(human body) and learn how to teach tin whistle for tomorrow so anyone have anything easier to do with them? My mom browned chops in a pan with a can of cream of mushroom and served with rice. Very easy and tasty, too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Leftover chicken noodle soup make from the weekend's roast chicken. Yesterday was a major soup-making day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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