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I need some new dinner inspiration...
...what's been on your recent menu? Any new favs?
Re: I need some new dinner inspiration...
I just did 2 weeks because I'm going to be busy this weekend and gone part of next.
Spinach and ricotta stuffed chix
lasagna
spaghetti & meatball pie
chef salad
pizzas (homemade w/ sams club crust-yum!)
chicken lemon pasta
quesadillas and fajitas
chicken fried rice
sweet n sour meatballs w/ rice and snow peas
mommy mac
We've got:
Chicken and stuffing casserole
Sweet Baby Ray burgers and steak fries
Margarita chicken with southwest layered salad
Basil grilled shrimp kebabs with parmesan potatoes and grilled aspargus
Grilled pita pizzas
Brats and tots :-)
I l-o-v-e-d this pasta...
http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/
Really easy, and if you need meat, I bet it would be good with grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
Oooh keep 'em coming. This is great gals, thanks!
MrsReem - Sams Club Crust? Tell me more! Is it frozen? Pre-baked? Does it come in major bulk or just 2-3? I need a good crust (since all of mine are flops).
December - What's your recipe for basil grilled shrimp? That sounds awesome.
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That sounds really good!
LOVED this chicken enchilada casserole from Iowa Girl Eats:
http://iowagirleats.com/2011/03/28/bridesmaid-bootcamp/
We used Chi Chi's Sweet Corn Cake mix instead of regular yellow cornbread mix.
It's so yummy! I haven't been able to make a homemade crust as well either. It's fairly thick, but light. Not heavy. It's frozen in packs of 15 (18?) as round discs. You have to pre-order it at the little fast food place in front but it's worth it. I made a bunch of pizzas for the superbowl and people kept asking who delivered.
Oh and here's one on deck that I want to try but haven't. It's definitely "different."
French Fry Deluxe Salad (food network)
Directions
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then break the bacon into pieces.
Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, pickle, pickle juice, ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
Add the french fries, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, romaine and cheddar cheese to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
I made ranch burgers topped with gaucamole the other night, last night was just grilled chicken w/ sweet potato and broccoli.
lasgna w/ salad & GBread
My new favorite is to: bake chicken , put peppers & onions on the bottom, squirt a little IT. Dressing on top, bake, then when there is like 5min left, top w/ shredded parm cheese YUMMY! H & I LOVE this!