NBR: Dinner Ideas

sfgiantsjo

I'm in a rut. What's on your menu this week? Favorite go-to meal? 

Last week I made a yummy Lemony lentil soup in the crock pot. It was very Fall-ish and yummy served with fresh hot crusty bread. This week I am feeling uninspired.

booneybear

I can't remember this week's menu but here is what I made last week:

Monday: Bow tie Pasta with Tomatoes, feta and balsamic dressing http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bow-ties-with-tomatoes-feta-balsamic-dressing-10000001906376/

Tuesday:  Pan-seared shrimp Po' Boys with a side of cole slaw http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pan-seared-shrimp-po-boys-10000001906355/

Wednesday: Spicy Sweet & Sour Pork over coconut rice http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-sweet-and-sour-pork-10000001911381/

Thursday:  Beef lettuce wraps with a cold soba noodle salad on the side http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beef-lettuce-wraps-10000001898540/

Friday: Pizza Provencal with a green bean artichoke salad on the side http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-provencal-10000001898512/

ThisModernLove

Our Week:

Rosemary, Cranberry Chutney, and Brie grilled cheeses with smashed cauliflower and brussel sprouts.

Mexican rice and black bean casserole

Naan pizzas w/ feta, peppercini, black and kalamata olives, and tomato.

and I have to plan the other meals..

 

SusieBW

I would love your lemony lentil in the crockpot recipe, if you don't mind sharing.

DH and I cooked big things yesterday that we can eat all week.  He made a Portuguese kale soup, and I made a big pan of baked ziti, which is now sitting in the fridge just waiting to be baked.  We also cut up veggies to roast with chicken one night this week.  There was also some talk of picking up fish for one night this week, but I think all the food we have may get us through the week.  Nothing fancy, but at least it's all ready to go so dinners should be easy, anyway.

MrsJenE

I have no idea what's on the menu this week.  Sigh.  I'm horrible at meal planning.  I do know I'm making roasted chicken tomorrow.  I have no clue what I'm doing tonight.

sfgiantsjo

Lemony Lentil Soup (more like stew)

3 carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 dash crushed red pepper (optional)

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed (I used whatever lentils I had)

4 1/2 cups no-salt added chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano (You can use dried.)

1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary (You can use dried.)

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place carrots, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tbsp. water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onion mixture, lentils, broth, and salt. Stir to combine and cook on low 51/2 hours. (I cooked mine all day while I was at work.)

Stir in oregano, rosemary, lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

Done!

Shepherdjel

We have:
Honey Buttered Pork Chops with a pasta side

taco casserole: http://www.healthy-delicious.com/2010/05/taco-bake/ (I use ground beef)

Cheddar Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/weight-watchers-cheddar-chicken-bacon-ranch-pasta.html

Stuffed Pepper Soup: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/12/stuffed-pepper-soup.html

Spaghetti Squash with meatballs

Sausage and Potato Bake: http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/12/26/sausage-and-potato-bake/

A great easy recipe that I made last week was this Cheeseburger Meatloaf...so good!
http://moviegirl03journey.blogspot.com/2012/01/cheeseburger-meatloaf.html
(I used a little less of all the wet ingredients because last time it was too liquidy and I also patted dry the pickles this time and it came out perfect!)

shellmh

booneybear said:

I can't remember this week's menu but here is what I made last week:

Monday: Bow tie Pasta with Tomatoes, feta and balsamic dressing http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bow-ties-with-tomatoes-feta-balsamic-dressing-10000001906376/

Tuesday:  Pan-seared shrimp Po' Boys with a side of cole slaw http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pan-seared-shrimp-po-boys-10000001906355/

Wednesday: Spicy Sweet & Sour Pork over coconut rice http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-sweet-and-sour-pork-10000001911381/

Thursday:  Beef lettuce wraps with a cold soba noodle salad on the side http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beef-lettuce-wraps-10000001898540/

Friday: Pizza Provencal with a green bean artichoke salad on the side http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-provencal-10000001898512/

And thank you booney! I'm definitely making that sweet and sour pork this week!!

Shepherdjel

I think we should make this a weekly Monday post! I am always looking for new recipes!!!

sneetches

Tonight: I have to work late, so no plan

Tuesday: chili

Wednesday: crockpot Korean beef

Thursday: pork loin, sauerkraut, and potatoes

Friday: Chicken fajitas

GreenBride624

Back in January I found a Groupon for The Fresh 20.  I think I paid $20 for a year subscription + 6 week lunch menus + access to the archives (so another 3 years of dinners).  Totally worth it for us!  We no longer eat the same thing week after week.  It is fresh seasonal food & gets us to try new things we wouldn't otherwise.  Each week I get the menu with recipes & a shopping list.  The recipes usually build off of eachother to help save time & money. (For example, last night I roasted a chicken in the crock pot.  We ate about half & the rest will be saved to be used in another meal this week).

This week:

Crockpot Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower & Sauteed Green Beans

Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken Pot Pie

Sausage & Mash with Aple & Kale Saute

Quinoa with Scallion & Kale Pesto

ChristyDM82

Mon- Slowcooker Vegetarian Shepperd's Pie  
Tues- Chicken Dumpling Soup
Wed- Breakfast Casserole
Thurs- Homemade pizza w/turkey pepperoni
Fri- Baked Brie
Sat- out or TBD

We don't eat beef anymore, but these Mexican Stuffed Shells are awesome. 

sfgiantsjo

I am SO hungry now. I want to eat ALL THE THINGS.

SusieBW

sfgiantsjo said:

Lemony Lentil Soup (more like stew)

3 carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 dash crushed red pepper (optional)

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed (I used whatever lentils I had)

4 1/2 cups no-salt added chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano (You can use dried.)

1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary (You can use dried.)

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place carrots, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tbsp. water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onion mixture, lentils, broth, and salt. Stir to combine and cook on low 51/2 hours. (I cooked mine all day while I was at work.)

Stir in oregano, rosemary, lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

Done!

Thank you for this!  I bet if you're cooking it all day, you could probably even skip the microwave step.  I'm keeping this in mind for next week.

sfgiantsjo

SusieBW said:

sfgiantsjo said:

Lemony Lentil Soup (more like stew)

3 carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 dash crushed red pepper (optional)

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed (I used whatever lentils I had)

4 1/2 cups no-salt added chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano (You can use dried.)

1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary (You can use dried.)

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place carrots, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tbsp. water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onion mixture, lentils, broth, and salt. Stir to combine and cook on low 51/2 hours. (I cooked mine all day while I was at work.)

Stir in oregano, rosemary, lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

Done!

Thank you for this!  I bet if you're cooking it all day, you could probably even skip the microwave step.  I'm keeping this in mind for next week.

I think so, too. Next time I make it, I'm definitely skipping that part. 

packfan20

My go to recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff-i/detail.aspx

sassypants527

Menu planning is not my bag.  DH thaws something during the day, I figure out what to do with it when I get home from work.  Yesterday I made a small pot Salmon Chowder, today I am trying to figure out what I want to do with some shrimp.

sfgiantsjo

OOOO! Shrimp!!!! I know a super yummy marinade. But, you need 30 minutes to an hour to marinade. 

3 cloves garlic

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 tblsps red wine vinegar

2 tblsp Chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

OMG, makes really yummy shrimp. You can grill them or throw them in a pan.

sassypants527

sfgiantsjo said:

OOOO! Shrimp!!!! I know a super yummy marinade. But, you need 30 minutes to an hour to marinade. 

3 cloves garlic

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 tblsps red wine vinegar

2 tblsp Chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

OMG, makes really yummy shrimp. You can grill them or throw them in a pan.

Saved for later.  I'm thinking pad thai tonight. 

booknerd226

DH had a terrible day today so I made his favorite: Pan-fried pork chops w/ rice and homemade gravy w/ veggies on the side. Super good for you. /sarcasm

Tues: Baked salmon w/ lemon w/ steamed broccoli, carrots, and squash on the side. To make up for tonight lol.

Wed: I have a late class so we'll probably just make salads or DH will cook something. (And by something I mean like waffles lol.)

Thurs: Grilled chicken w/ whatever marinade I decide on. Sides not yet chosen, probably similar to Tues.

Fri: Depending on whether or not I spend the day at a friend's house watching her little ones, either crockpot chili or this new chicken enchilada recipe I want to try.

sweetrhythms

http://stephaniecooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/grilled-balsamic-chicken-with.html?m=1

This is one of my favorites. So delicious! We're having spaghetti and meatballs tonight and probably the chicken on Thursday. We usually have enough for leftovers so I only make 3-4 dinners a week.