Need Chef/Cook/Food Addict Help!!

ahsweetstuff

Hi Friends! I LOVE to cook - but feel as though I always cook the same thing. I'm one of those people that can eat the same thing every day and not get sick of it if I love it .... anyways, does anyone have any meal ideas to cook for my family tonight? I'm cooking for 5 people (Parents, Picky 17 y/o brother, boyfriend, and self) ... We enjoy fish (not FISHY tasting fish but salmon, mahi, etc.. and meats of sorts) .... any Ideas are greatly appreciated!

PeachyNess

Lasagna,
Homemade pizza
Chili with cornbread
Salad with whole roasted salmon (or grilled filets)
Shrimp en papilliot (or any fish, wrapped in parchment with veges roasted in the oven, served with pesto potato salad)
Quesdillas
Salmon (any fish really, or meats ie chicken, pork) on a bed of stir fry veges with rice

Best of luck,
ChefNess

lynnmarie60

This website has been one of my favorites lately for quick easy healthy meals:

http://www.mealsmatter.org/

katherine1127

1.) lean steak or chicken stir fry with brown rice.

2.) grill salmon packs- take a piece of foil, spray with pam spray, skin side down, rub with 2 tsp olive oil, lemon pepper, a pinch of salt, squeeze fresh lemon on it, fresh dill, put slice lemons on top (remove after cooking), and finally two strips of bacon (just for flavor, not to eat). close foil pack tightly, poke holes and grill until fish is flaky. Serve this with rice pilaf and steam mixed veggies.

3.) Pork loin, smashed sweet potatoes, toss salad

4.) Turkey lasanga

5.) spaghetti and turkey meatballs (kids wont know its turkey)

6) crock pot veg beef soup

eileen7316

Oh, you need to make fish tacos. Hands down.

The recipe I used most recently was from Cooking Light, I think it was in the March issue. Anyway, you can google "Cooking Light's Blackened Tilapia Baja Fish Tacos" and find the recipe. Someone from MFP has even already entered it into the food database!

Some side options:

Spanish Rice
Bean, Corn and Tomato salad
Cabbage slaw (made with oranges, scallions and a vinaigrette - not mayo)
Roasted corn on the cob

And for dessert I would do something cool and refreshing - maybe lime or watermelon sorbet?

Good luck - cooking is such a blast! And it's a great way to show people how much you love them.

eileen7316

I even found the recipe for you on-line:

Cooking Light Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)
TOTAL: 20 MINUTES
COURSE: Main Dishes

Ingredients
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced white onion
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced
4 lime wedges

Preparation
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine jalapeño sauce and onion in a small bowl.

2. Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper); sprinkle evenly over fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

3. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

David Bonom, Cooking Light
MARCH 2011


Nutritional Information

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Amount per serving
Calories: 362
Fat: 13.6g
Saturated fat: 3.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 6.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.8g
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrate: 27.1g
Fiber: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 79mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Sodium: 388mg
Calcium: 74mg

ahsweetstuff

Oh my goodness! Thanks for the recipes everyone!! Fish tacos sound sooo tasty and same with some healthy lasagna!!! I love cooking so I'll definately be trying all these out !!