In need of Dinner Ideas! Help :)

chasing_beauty

In need of some dinner Ideas ...

peuglow

www.google.com

LittleMissDover

That's a broad request!

chasing_beauty

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas

chasing_beauty

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

inkandsheep

Some that I've had recently...

Falafels with steamed carrots and kale, with some hummus.

Butternut squash and red lentil soup spiced with chilli.

Homemade red kidney bean chilli with brown rice.

LittleMissDover

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

Do you want fish, veggie, meat, if so what meat? Curries, stews, salads? I wasn't being funny but genuinely without knowing what you like/are looking for I don't know where to start!

lizardcave

Some of mine recently:

Pork loin with cheesy zucchini/squash
Shredded pork tacos with roasted corn salsa
Sweet and spicy chili
Spaghetti and meatless meatballs
Curried chicken with brown rice and vegetables


And then my go-to standby, scrambled eggs on toast. Or a bowl of cereal.

EccentricDad

In need of some dinner Ideas ...

:flowerforyou: Hi,

I don't really have anything to add except a dinner is any meal that properly hits everything you need right? So why not keep it simple for a while? Bake some chicken with some spices sprinkled on it (the grease will make it stick or you can spray it with a cooking spray like Pam Original), steam or microwave some frozen veggies, cut up some apples, put a nut butter of choice on the plate, and serve with a glass of milk or milk substitute. Sure it isn't a gourmet meal, but because it's so simple, it would digest great and give lots of great energy.

Good luck :flowerforyou:

chasing_beauty

all of those sounds good! Thank you ... I will add to my list of ideas I just get tired of eating the same things over and over

peuglow

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

If you post a broad topic with NO qualifiers (time to prep, foods you like/dislike, dietary goals) then don't get butthurt when someone tells you to google them. Next time put some thought into your post and I'd be happy to put some into mine.

chasing_beauty

Im not really a picky eater ... Im only eating fish chicken and turkey right now no red meat as far as veggies im open to trying anything

EccentricDad

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

If you post a broad topic with NO qualifiers (time to prep, foods you like/dislike, dietary goals) then don't get butthurt when someone tells you to google them. Next time put some thought into your post and I'd be happy to put some into mine.

I'm not trying to pick a fight but after seeing you around the forums I'm starting to notice that there really isn't a gentle side to you is there? I know you are battling what you perceive as laziness, but some people just don't trust or like google. Getting recipes or work out routines from other people is a lot more personable and you can ask questions if you have any. Pulling a recipe from a website and a workout from a website just doesn't give that "someone else did it" feeling that you get when someone is offering you a personal experience.

You can't change the world, but you can tolerate them since they have to put up with YOU too. :flowerforyou:

conniehgtv

my current favorite

shrimp with cocktail sauce and frozen steamer vegs
take frozen cauliflower with cheese cook , puree and add diced turkey sausage or turkey pepperoni

chasing_beauty

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

If you post a broad topic with NO qualifiers (time to prep, foods you like/dislike, dietary goals) then don't get butthurt when someone tells you to google them. Next time put some thought into your post and I'd be happy to put some into mine.

Ok sir have a good day Thanks!

Jenn728

I put this in the crockpot this morning:
6-8 chicken breasts
1 bottle terriyaki sauce
bag of baby carrots
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves of garlic

On low until dinner tonight. The recipe I have says to serve over rice. We'll have some other green veggie to go with it also.

A website I was recently introduced to is health.com....they have some yummy recipes there too.

Jenn728

all of those sounds good! Thank you ... I will add to my list of ideas I just get tired of eating the same things over and over

Meal planning is so tough! I find myself cooking the same things too often too. Last year, I kept a calendar for a month of all of the foods I cooked (kind of a reverse meal planning technique) and by keeping track this way, I could avoid the same meals again. I need to do this again...

Marvelous47

Another idea that I have just found is to create some friends on this site and check out what they eat for meals, it gives me great ideas. Another thought that has really helped me is to shop and cook what I can in advance, like chicken tenderloins and keep them in the fridge so when I'm tired and hungry...in the micro and on the plate in no time. Otherwise I eat what my husband eats and blow my good day or just eat carbs...crackers and the rest of empty calories.

Keep up the good work!!! we are all here to help!!!!

BlackKat75

I've been updating my blog with some of the new recipes I've tried this month. Check them out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BlackKat75

Loulady

Cheese tortellini in sausage cream sauce.
Fried chicken with cheesy mashed potatoes and gravy.
Pick up a pizza
:flowerforyou:

Give us some parameters here! What do you have in the house? What are you sick of?

Lleldiranne

Here's our menu for the week:

Su - chicken breast cooked with Shake n Bake, with Sweet Potato fries
M- Spaghetti
T- Fish (it was frozen Swai from Kroger) and Wacky Mac with alfredo sauce
W - Hamburger Helper Crunchy Taco (my boys' favorite, so we indulge once in a while)
Th - home made chicken pot pie
F- Frozen pizza
Sa - pigs in blankets

I add some sort of vegetable with each to help make it well balanced.

HTH

peuglow

Im not really a picky eater ... Im only eating fish chicken and turkey right now no red meat as far as veggies im open to trying anything

See, that's more helpful. Here's one I did last night

3 chicken breats, throw 3 tbsp salsa on each (find one that has lower sodium if you can), and put it on high for 4 hrs.

Chicken comes out awesome, you can shred and put it on sandwiches, or pair with some potatoes and veggies.


-or-

I like to do breakfast for dinner once in a while, Changes things up and keeps it fun. Home made crepes are my favorite (from scratch of course) with some cool whip berries and home made powdered sugar.

FitandFab33

If you dont have any ideas please do not respond ,,, If I was looking for recipies I would go to google but im just asking simple ideas :mad:

If you post a broad topic with NO qualifiers (time to prep, foods you like/dislike, dietary goals) then don't get butthurt when someone tells you to google them. Next time put some thought into your post and I'd be happy to put some into mine.

I'm not trying to pick a fight but after seeing you around the forums I'm starting to notice that there really isn't a gentle side to you is there? I know you are battling what you perceive as laziness, but some people just don't trust or like google. Getting recipes or work out routines from other people is a lot more personable and you can ask questions if you have any. Pulling a recipe from a website and a workout from a website just doesn't give that "someone else did it" feeling that you get when someone is offering you a personal experience.

You can't change the world, but you can tolerate them since they have to put up with YOU too. :flowerforyou:

You, Sir, are my new favorite. hah.. Tolerance and patience are beautiful qualities that the world could use more of.

Loulady

I know this sounds boring, but sometimes I really like a plain chicken breast with just salt and pepper, seared with a little olive oil. Once it's done, I throw some garlic and tomatoes in the pan, and then fresh spinach until it wilts.
Like I said, boring, but it's a nice change if I've been making more involved meals.

I'm also into chicken tortilla soup lately. Shredded chicken, a can of cream o' whatever soup, a can of tomatoes and chilies, some tomato juice, and whatever spices you want to throw in. I usually top it with a little shredded cheese and sour cream.

WarriorReady

Chili

black bean quesadillas

I think I'm on a bean kick today! LOL

Jenn728

I know this sounds boring, but sometimes I really like a plain chicken breast with just salt and pepper, seared with a little olive oil. Once it's done, I throw some garlic and tomatoes in the pan, and then fresh spinach until it wilts.
Like I said, boring, but it's a nice change if I've been making more involved meals.

This sounds great! Thanks!! I'm going to add this to my family's menu.

Luciabella07

Try skinnytaste.com, I know you said you werent really looking for recipes but they have some pretty quick and healthy meals on there and they list all calorie info. Its a great website for any meal.

But for me, for dinners I usually do veggie burgers with cheese and some jalapenos (i put it on everything..lol) or I will do haddock or flounder with whole wheat breadcrumbs (those are the only fishes I like) with some steamed veggies and brown rice. Turkey burgers are also a good option.

chasing_beauty

I know this sounds boring, but sometimes I really like a plain chicken breast with just salt and pepper, seared with a little olive oil. Once it's done, I throw some garlic and tomatoes in the pan, and then fresh spinach until it wilts.
Like I said, boring, but it's a nice change if I've been making more involved meals.

This sounds great! Thanks!! I'm going to add this to my family's menu.

haha that sounds really good! I will def be trying these ... Thanks

chasing_beauty

Try skinnytaste.com, I know you said you werent really looking for recipes but they have some pretty quick and healthy meals on there and they list all calorie info. Its a great website for any meal.

But for me, for dinners I usually do veggie burgers with cheese and some jalapenos (i put it on everything..lol) or I will do haddock or flounder with whole wheat breadcrumbs (those are the only fishes I like) with some steamed veggies and brown rice. Turkey burgers are also a good option.

Thanks! I checked the website out ... and its some good stuff on there lol! im happy you told me about it

MinnieInMaine

Tried this "jambalaya" last night - didn't have shrimp so I just used 2 cups of cooked chicken and 2 links of sausage and used diced tomatoes w/ green chilis for a bit more heat. Think I'll try it with the shrimp and use a turkey keilbasa next time

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/jens-jambalaya/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=jen's jambalaya&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page

And tonight Im going to try this recipe to use up the rest of the cooked chicken:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-chicken-potato-parmesan/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=broccoli chicken potato parmesan&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe

Allrecipes.com is great because you can search recipes by ingredient. Say you've got some ground turkey and bell peppers but aren't sure what you can use them for and you're tired of that recipe you've already made 10 times. Well plug those two ingredients into the search and you'll come up with all kinds of ideas!