What can a husband cook for dinner?

aleyjewell
aleyjewell Posts: 65 Member
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I have always struggled with Fridays. I work and my husband doesn't. So he is sweet and likes to cook dinner for me. The only problem is its like hamburger helper or burgers.

I am looking for some easy ideas for him to cook or something I can prepare Thursday since I don't work and he could heat it up.

Any ideas?
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  • ModoVincere
    ModoVincere Posts: 530 Member
    Chilli
    beef stew (beef, onion, carrots, and taters....boil it.,.,,doesn't get much easier).
    baked chicken, rice, brocoli and cheese sauce.
  • SageGoddess320
    SageGoddess320 Posts: 2,589 Member
    What about making something in a crock pot? Then all he would have to do is keep an eye on it and stir it once in a while.
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    lasagna!!!!!
  • ElyseL1
    ElyseL1 Posts: 504 Member
    have him look at skinnytaste.com and like said before the crockpot options. really hard to mess that up :)
  • eAddict
    eAddict Posts: 212 Member
    I have 2 teen kids to feed as well. I do tacos, buffet style. We did chili last night. Baked potatoes are also a hit and easy to make. We, as a family, have a wide variety of tastes so we (I) like to cook things that people assemble from various ingredients. THAT being said I also do brisket, paninis, and other 'main' course dinners.
  • gc_tweety
    gc_tweety Posts: 205 Member
    have him look at skinnytaste.com and like said before the crockpot options. really hard to mess that up :)
    ^^^^^Yup!
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    Little Caesars
  • Cgabb5
    Cgabb5 Posts: 1 Member
    Get the Taste of Home Diet Comfort Food Cookbook. Eating from that for each dinner (minus weekends) helped me lose around 90lbs in a year. Good food, low cal.
  • Jaulen
    Jaulen Posts: 468 Member
    I have 2 teen kids to feed as well. I do tacos, buffet style. We did chili last night. Baked potatoes are also a hit and easy to make. We, as a family, have a wide variety of tastes so we (I) like to cook things that people assemble from various ingredients. THAT being said I also do brisket, paninis, and other 'main' course dinners.


    Mmmm.

    Chili served over baked potatoes.....or brown rice......
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Spaghetti is usually a good and easy one.

    Does he grill? Maybe Kabobs?

    Chili

    French Dip Sandwiches/wraps (roast beef in aus ju, onions, mushrooms, peppers)
  • wood8282
    wood8282 Posts: 9
    tacos, spaghetti, sloppy joes, something on the grill are all easy things.
  • aleyjewell
    aleyjewell Posts: 65 Member
    LOL at little cesears, If I let him he would!!
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    upside down day(breakfast for dinner)
  • Richie2shoes
    Richie2shoes Posts: 411 Member
    Put fish or chicken breasts in a parchment or foil pouch with some fresh herbs and lemon slices, put them on a baking tray and pop them in the oven.
  • DPernet
    DPernet Posts: 481 Member
    Buy him a recipe book and tell him what he's going to make lol :devil:
  • azzkikin
    azzkikin Posts: 458 Member
    Talent is his only restriction. Outside of that send him to Youtube and wish him the best of luck.
  • marthathebear
    marthathebear Posts: 498
    boneless, skinless, chicken breasts in a crockpot with barbecue sauce covering it and about 1/2 inch over. Cook til the meat falls apart! Anyone can do this !
  • nancycaregiver
    nancycaregiver Posts: 812 Member
    What about making something in a crock pot? Then all he would have to do is keep an eye on it and stir it once in a while.

    This is what I was going to suggest. I LOVE putting something in the crockpot in the morning and opening the door at the end of the work day greeted with the smell of supper already done!! :love:
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    what about making something ahead of time (I food prep on Sunday) and freeze it - then all he has to do is take it out and bake it
    OR yes he can read a recipe and make it from there?
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Have him cook with you from now on during the week. Thats what I started doing with my husband. He's now cooking at home. Tonight, we're having baked chicken, mashed potatoes and his signature glazed carrots haha He's been making supper more and more, and it's great!! He likes to make spaghetti and meatballs. Most of the time, he'll either call or text for help, and I have no problem with that!
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I have a cookbook called 6 Ingredients or Less, and it has a lot of really easy and yummy recipes in it. None of it is too terrible dietwise, and some of the ingredients you're not sure about can be subsituted for better ones.
  • brainfreeze72
    brainfreeze72 Posts: 180 Member
    My simple go to meal is chicken breast with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, a baked sweet potato and frozen mixed veggies - steamed.

    My husband used to be a restaurant chef so he is a better cook that I...not as healthy mind you, just yummier.

    Oh also, if you like Salmon and spicy make a dry rub with 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cummin and a little salt & pepper. Rub it over 2 pieces of salmon and pop it in the broiler for about 3-4 minutes on each side. I once promised my husband I could have a healthy dinner on the table in less time than it would take him to drive the 3 miles round trip to Burger King. I make a nice corn salsa the night before to go with it. Add this to a microwaved sweet potato and some steamed green beans or other veggie and a glass of wine!
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Chicken tacos and to make it even easier, I will pick up a rotisserie chicken and use that. Just have the other fixins' and you are all set. I will also use plain yogurt and mix with chilis or adobe sauce for some extra spice. Quick and easy and yummy.
  • dadeys1
    dadeys1 Posts: 40 Member
    Try these. We love them and each one is only 409 calories.

    Buffalo Chicken Wraps
    Ingredients
    Schwan's - Diced Grilled Chicken Breast, 1 container (21 oz ea.)
    Weight Watchers - Mexican Style Blend Reduced Fat Cheese, 1.665 cup
    Wishbone - Fat Free Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, 10 tablespoons
    Franks - Red Hot Thick Cayenne Pepper Sauce, 8 Tbsp
    Toufayan Bakeries - Tortilla Wrap Low Carb-Low Fat, 1 container (5 wraps ea.)
    Celery - Raw, 1 cup chopped

    Dice chicken, cook in non-stick pan, season to taste. Mix hot sauce and blue cheese dressing then add to chicken, simmer 5 minutes. Serve on torilla with cheese, celery and lettuce (if desired).

    Tota Calories: 2044 Calories Per Serving: 409 each tortilla
  • JodieLBradbury
    JodieLBradbury Posts: 38 Member
    The same as a wife can cook for dinner?
  • softballsharie
    softballsharie Posts: 154 Member
    Is this a trick question?
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Could it be breakfast at night, like scrambled eggs and toast? What about leftovers? Or frozen foods like frozen pizza that he only has to toast or nuke.

    Does he really want to cook? Maybe he wants to go to the grocery store and see what looks good, or maybe he wants to watch some cooking shows and see what looks easy or fun to make.
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    What about making something in a crock pot? Then all he would have to do is keep an eye on it and stir it once in a while.
    My favorite chicken recipe. You can use it in tacos, burritos, salad, alone, or whatever. Even an idiot could make this.

    Costa Vida Chicken

    * 1 (16 oz.) bottle zesty Italian dressing (any brand will do, really)
    * 1 Tbsp chili powder
    * 1 Tbsp cumin
    * 3 cloves garlic, minced
    * 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast

    Cook all together in a crock pot on low for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour. This recipe makes a lot, so you can freeze the leftovers for another meal.

    This is my favorite slow cooker recipe. Easy and tasty. Also, this beats the chicken-and-a-jar-of-salsa recipe hands down.
  • ton40orbust
    ton40orbust Posts: 155
    Little Caesars

    ^^^ Thats the extent of my fathers ability to cook.

    Hawiian Chicken (crock pot)
    Chicken Breasts (or leg quarters would probably work)
    20oz can of Pineapple Chunks in juice
    1 bottle hawiian style bbq sauce (or carribian jerk marinade)

    Tacos?
    Nachos?

    Kraft Veggie Pasta Mac and Cheese?

    Try going on pinterest look at the food section and read anything that has less then 5 ingrediants or looks simple.
  • RideaYeti
    RideaYeti Posts: 211 Member
    Seriously, tell him to man up and read a cookbook. I do most of the cooking at our house, so I know men can cook. Not sure if he is not working at all or just on Fridays, but if is not working and you are, then he should always make dinner.

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