In need of Dinner Ideas! Help :)

chasing_beauty
chasing_beauty Posts: 16
in Food and Nutrition
In need of some dinner Ideas ...

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  • peuglow
    peuglow Posts: 684 Member
    www.google.com
  • LittleMissDover
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    That's a broad request!
  • chasing_beauty
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    inkandsheep Posts: 101 Member
    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
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    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
    lizardcave Posts: 42 Member
    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
    EccentricDad Posts: 875 Member
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    peuglow Posts: 684 Member
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    EccentricDad Posts: 875 Member
    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
    conniehgtv Posts: 309 Member
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    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
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    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
    Marvelous47 Posts: 12 Member
    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
    BlackKat75 Posts: 210 Member
    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
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    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
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    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
    peuglow Posts: 684 Member
    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
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
    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
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    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
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    Chili

    black bean quesadillas

    I think I'm on a bean kick today! LOL
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    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
    Luciabella07 Posts: 205 Member
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    chasing_beauty Posts: 16
    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
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    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!

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