Janeway Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I do not want to make the same old stuff tonight. It is always spaghetti, tator tot casserole, tacos, fajitas, that sort of thing. I would love ideas. Last night was grilled cheese and tomato soup. No pork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 What do you have on hand for ingredients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 What do you have on hand for ingredients?A lot of things, but I will be going to the grocery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I have lots of spices and cheeses and then the usual staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 https://www.budgetbytes.com/ I love most of her recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Grilled salmon, salad, brown rice Schnitzel, potatoes, cauliflower in sauce Hollandaise London broil, potatoe wedges, roasted vegetables Thai red curry Chicken Tikka Masala, raita, rice Vegetable soup Butternut squash soup Beef stew Shepherds Pie Edited April 18, 2017 by regentrude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmama Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I roasted a chicken yesterday, so today I am making it into soup, because it's easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm fixing potato leek soup, salad and roasted veggies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 shepherd's pie homemade lasagne chicken almondine (taste of home recipe) Chicken divan teriyaki chicken lentils and rice roasted sweet potatoes/veggies stir fry fried rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Today for lunch I made a yummy chicken salad that was the 'sample' at my Trader Joe's this weekend. They took one large can of white chunk chicken, 1/2 jar of their Quinoa Pesto, and just a bit of mayo. Mix. Serve on toasted English muffins. Our dinner tonight will be BBQ Beef sandwiches and homemade Mac-n-ch. Edited April 18, 2017 by mmasc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Go to the library and pull some cookbooks with great pictures. That always inspires me. Even if I only look at their pictures and them come back to my computer and google an easier version of the recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I get like that, too, sometimes. Eating Well is a site that I like to browse for recipes and ideas. They have a lot of different meal plans. Here's a link to some family meals. And here is one for a 7-day budget meals plan. And another one for kid-friendly meals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 As has been said, go to the library and get some books or cooking magazines. At our library we can't check out the current issues, but I get back issues compatible with the season. Real Simple has good recipes. Eating Well is a great magazine and website. But my two favorites are Cooking with the New York Times, and the Splendid Table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Mix 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup red wine (burgundy is fine, or cab or merlot, whatever you have open), 1 tablespoon of dried onions. If it feels super gloppy add some dry bread crumbs. Shape into 8 very thin burgers. Top the middle of 4 of them with about 1-2 tablespoons of crumbled blue cheese. Cover with the other 4 and squish together (not too hard). Cook like regular hamburgers--but these will be different and better. Serve on sesame seed buns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Lightly brown 4 chicken thighs in butter in a heavy pot. Add two cans of Campbells healthy request cream of chicken soup. Cover and cook over low heat until done, about 20-30 minutes. This makes it's own really good gravy which is great on white rice. Or you can make dumpling and drop them on top--poppy seed or polenta ones are particularly good with this dish. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Tomorrow I am making teriyaki salmon with sesame ginger asparagus, broccoli and brown rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Bean soup plus salad is a frequent dinner when we're on a tight budget. And also fairly regularly when we're not. Tonight I was trying to use up some of the leftover Easter ham so I made lentil soup. Lentils, ham, carrots, onion, garlic, chicken stock (can use vegetable stock if you prefer), a bit of tomato sauce, and some Italian seasoning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Do you use a bottle teriyaki sauce or something of your own? Do you mind sharing the recipe? Tia! I make my own with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, water, a little bit of brown sugar and rice wine vinegar. I make it to taste. I tend to go very light on the sugar and heavy on the garlic and ginger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Sometimes I use a bottle from Trader Joe's when I am pinched for time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) If you want it more like a thick glaze, reduce it with a cornstarch slurry and up the sugar. Edited April 19, 2017 by LucyStoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Grilled salmon, salad, brown rice Schnitzel, potatoes, cauliflower in sauce Hollandaise London broil, potatoe wedges, roasted vegetables Thai red curry Chicken Tikka Masala, raita, rice Vegetable soup Butternut squash soup Beef stew Shepherds Pie We eat almost identically, evidently (although I suspect you put dairy in the tikka masala, and we don't eat a lot of chicken, so it's curried fish with coconut cream). Seriously, though, that's just about our exact menu rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 what we had for dinner was a clearing-out-the-pantry-because-we're-moving meal - lima beans. Not exciting, but cheap, tasty, and everyone eats them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Chicken Tikka Masala eaters, would you please share your recipe? Please, please? I would be so grateful (and my children will LOVE you!). Thanks in advance. :)Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Chicken Tikka Masala eaters, would you please share your recipe? Please, please? I would be so grateful (and my children will LOVE you!). Thanks in advance. :)Michele Here is my family's favorite, from Food & Wine magazine. It calls for broiling the chicken, but we found grilling it makes it even more wonderful. Here is a not-as-good, but still good, and easier recipe for the crockpot from the Kitchn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 pancakes (often pumpkin or banana), fruit, yogurt angel hair with white clam sauce, salad, maybe bread veggie frittata Japanese butter chicken and mushrooms, rice, peas or broccoli Jamie Oliver's white beans with potatoes and tomatoes, from Jamie's Italy stuffed tomatoes (and a pepper for dh) - a bit more time-consuming The cookbook Desperation Dinners has some reasonably quick & healthy options as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Chicken masala, pepper steak, chicken teriyaki and brocoli stir fry, blackbean burgers, sweet potatoes, and sauteed kale. When I get bored with dinner I go "back to the 70's" and think of what mom made. Shake n bake chicken, rice a roni, green beans and Jello or pudding for dessert, meatloaf, mashed potatoes (or ranch potatoes), peas and Pillsbury's biscuits, beef stew with dumplings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The Herbivoracious blog has a lot of yummy recipes, many of which are budget-friendly since they're meatless. It has a whole section on "kid friendly" recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We are having chili tonight. I am also craving green enchiladas so that will be soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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