What are your go-to dinners?

mylifeisbeautiful

I would like to bring a few new healthy recipes into my regular rotation and would love to know what are your top 5 go-to dinners?

Mine are currently (all with veggies):
1) turkey chili
2) tofu stir fry
3) roast chicken
4) roast beef
5) Asian salmon

Thanks in advance for the inspiration!

MelaniaTrump

Asian salmon? Processed in China?

Jgommie

Lately I'm on an Indian food kick. So I make a bigger batch and I have several nights covered. I usually eat these with basmati rice.
1) Shahjahani Dal
2) Dal Makani (sp?)
3) Punjabi Rajma
4) Chicken Vindaloo
5) Center loin pork chop thinly sliced

WinoGelato

JanetYellen wrote: »

Asian salmon? Processed in China?

Likely marinated in Asian flavors (soy sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, etc).

JeromeBarry1

Top 5? I don't have that many. There's the beef stir-fry, the pork stir-fry, the chicken stir-fry, and the salmon stir-fry. Just 4. Oh, wait! On weekends it's the chicken stir-fry.

WinoGelato

Starting to grill more now that the weather is nice. Last night I wanted to use some of my fresh herbs:

Chicken marinated in lemon oregano wet rub. Orzo with pine nuts and more of the oregano rub.
Roasted baby carrots and snap peas with mint.

fishshark

1. italian breaded chicken with home made alfreado
2. tacos
3. skirt steak salad with beans, corn, pico, avocado, and a chipotle vinaigrette
4. short ribs, mashed potatoes, roasted brussels, and carrots
5. italian beaded chicken with risotto and a veg.
6. lettuce wraps with a homemade sweet chili sauce

These are our go to's but I cook a wide verity of dinners.

Amerane

1. leftover saag with whatever rice/protein combo I have in the fridge
2. chicken/salmon/shrimp fried rice
3. salad with rotisserie chicken, strawberries, balsamic dressing, and garlic toast
4. chicken soup with spinach, I ALWAYS have homemade chicken stock in my fridge
5. chili & cornbread

Sabine_Stroehm

Protein and veg.
Sometimes stir fried
Sometimes not.

mylifeisbeautiful

Asian salmon? Processed in China?

Likely marinated in Asian flavors (soy sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, etc).

Ha - yeah sorry I just realized how unspecific and possibly culturally insensitive that could sound. It's an old recipe by that name but basically the same ingredients listed above Quite tasty!

mylifeisbeautiful

WinoGelato wrote: »

Starting to grill more now that the weather is nice. Last night I wanted to use some of my fresh herbs:

Chicken marinated in lemon oregano wet rub. Orzo with pine nuts and more of the oregano rub.
Roasted baby carrots and snap peas with mint.

Yum! You sound like a great cook Fresh herbs are a great idea. Maybe I can set a few pots up on my fire escape.

jamielikesyou

Grilled seasonal veggies and mushrooms
Curried eggplant and peas
Cabbage soup
Bean and guacamole burritos with lots of salsa
Sweet potatoe bites and rice

My latest loves and eats. Big fan of my stovetop grill and slow cooker

lemurcat12

Super fast or no work dinners?

Super fast=vegetable omelet or omelet with veggies and smoked salmon. Also lentils with protein and veg or pasta with protein and veg.

Also super fast=fish plus multiple veggie sides (I love starches, but they take longer to cook unless you have leftovers). Or, a current favorite of mine: lean beef sliced and stir fried with whatever veggies are on hand (and jalapenos if possible), plus a huge mix of veggies (whatever you have on hand), plus something starchy (I added some polenta), plus perhaps (if you like spice), a bit of something like the Frontera enchilada sauce (low cal).

Or a burger, whole wheat bun, condiments you enjoy (I like spicy mustard, onions, and giardinara, and like the same with grilled tuna steak, also as fast), plus veggies (the bun is the starch).

Or, less fast but equally easy:

Roasted chicken breasts (bone in, skin on) plus root veg and other veg (only work was chopping and then figuring out when to put the various components in).

louisepaul16

Roasted chicken leg, with veggies
Baked salmon, rice And veggies
Tomato and mozzarella (bit obsessed with this at the moment!)
Chicken and cheese meatballs
Homemade meatloaf

TheresaLisaJulieJean

I roast the squash ahead of time and store in the fridge: http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2014/10/breakfast-baked-acorn-squash-greek-yogurt-honey-pecans/#_a5y_p=2659567

LOVE THIS!! http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/12/chicken-enchilada-stuffed-spaghetti.html

This is soooo good but kind of high calorie as is. I skip the rice and the raisins as they don't add much in terms of flavor or volume: http://www.parsleysagesweet.com/2010/10/13/stuffed-cabbage-like-grandma-used-to-make/

Yummy! But only eat this fresh...do not make in advance:
http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/super-low-calorie-honey-mustard-broccoli-slaw/

greywolf244

I don't cook it my friend does but love thai food its a lot of stir fry veg very quick can be spicy but the weight just drops off after a week of bad eating

kommodevaran

I have more than five, in weekly/2/3/4/12-weekly rotation:
Tuesdays: Chicken thigh/wings or pork chop w/sweet potato mash or barley, and peas/green beans
Thursdays: Salmon filet w/rice and peas/green beans, or pickled herring w/onions and potato mash
Saturdays: Cheese on toast, or pancakes
Sundays: Lamb or beef chops w/mashed potatoes and oven roasted brussel sprouts or parsnips or boiled asparagus, or sliced ham, corn on the cob and boiled artichoke w/melted butter

mjwarbeck

Sichuan - Fragrent and hot fish/tofu, bok choi
Thai - Green curry shrimp
Lamb shoulder chops, sweet potato
Risotto - mushroom, pistachio and arugula
Broiled Atlantic salmon, boiled new potatoes in olive oil and chives, a green and sorel sauce
Borscht and perogies

Other common
Veggie chilli
Bean or chicken soft tacos with fresh toppings

fr33sia12

Salmon with veggies & rice
Vegetarian chilli con carne
Pasta with home made sauce & veggies

WinoGelato

mylifeisbeautiful wrote: »

WinoGelato wrote: »

Starting to grill more now that the weather is nice. Last night I wanted to use some of my fresh herbs:

Chicken marinated in lemon oregano wet rub. Orzo with pine nuts and more of the oregano rub.
Roasted baby carrots and snap peas with mint.

Yum! You sound like a great cook Fresh herbs are a great idea. Maybe I can set a few pots up on my fire escape.

Thanks! I love fresh herbs. I have good luck with rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil and mint. I can never get cilantro to grow, which is a bummer!

perkymommy

baked fish with cajun seasoning and dredged in panko crumbs w/baked potato or baked sweet potato

grilled chicken or baked chicken w/chicken seasoning w/roasted baby red potatoes (w/parsley, EVOO, salt/pepper)

I also roast or sautee veggies (peppers and onions and such) with some meats

I rarely eat red meat but at times will fix a turkey loaf or regular ground beef (95%) meatloaf.

spicy black bean burger w/salad

Veggies: corn, green peas, fresh green beans, roasted or baked potatoes of any kind, cooked carrots, butter beans

MaGrl523

Scrambled eggs. They are my i'm too lazy, out of time, don't know what else I want meal. I sometimes put some veggies and cheese in them.

AigreDoux

Miso-marinated salmon
Skinny taste thai basil chicken
Turkey tacos (I eat as a salad)
Shrimp curry
teriyaki chicken thighs
pasta with tomato sauce and chicken sausage (I usually have a noodle alternative like zoodles)

ericatoday

Beef and broccoli with brown rice
Baked hotwings with a side of carrots
Healthy baked chicken parm with speghetti squash
Turkey burgers
Teriyaki chicken cassarole with brown rice and tons of veggies
Chicken enchiladas the healthy way.

I dont have go to healthy meals i cook different meals all of the time and ive started changing my normal meals to make them healthier.

ASKyle

Grilled chicken thighs and asparagus
Seared ahi tuna and broccolini
Baked salmon and green beans
Breakfast for dinner (eggs, veggie sausage, toast, whatever I have cals left for)
Turkey chili

acbraswell

-Pan seared salmon and roasted Brussels sprouts (or any roasted green veggie)
-Taco salad with ground turkey breast
-rotisserie chicken enchiladas and black or pinto beans
-salmon pasta (whole wheat pasta, salmon, spinach, mushrooms, sauce)
-grilled sirloin steak with kale and quinoa salad

Troutrouter1968

Grilled meat and veggies.

salembambi

vegan chili
quinoa salad (quinoa, edamame,spinach,cucumber,tomato,carrots,red onion, fresh dill & a homemade dressing)
quinoa with veggies, tofu & some kind of sauce
quinoa with smoked tofu, mushrooms,spinach and nutritional yeast
veggie burgers & fries
burritos or burrito bowls (rice, beans, veg ect.)
vegan turkey wraps
mashed potatoes & gravy with veg
tofu scramble

MelissaLimeKiwi

Oven tacos made with ground turkey- sooo good

caseylizbeth

1) Spaghetti Squash with light garlic Alfredo and bacon.
2) Baked chicken breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and whole wheat pasta.
3) Teriyaki tofu with broccoli, red bell pepper, and brown rice.
4) Sweet potato cubes baked with a diced apple, cinnamon, and raisins.
5) Quinoa with salmon, Brussels sprouts, and a honey mustard drizzle.

Chris_2013

Turkey and quinoa stuffed peppers
Big salad with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, goat cheese and carrot
Lasagne Cupcakes (made with wonton wrappers, Google it)
Tandoori chicken breasts with salad
Grilled steak soft corn tacos