dinner suggestions? ????

suefairy123
suefairy123 Posts: 52 Member
edited November 14 in Health and Weight Loss
Been a busy day at work today... but I'm finally home.. after workout thinking about making dinner.. what do you guys recommend? Something easy preferably
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  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Anniversary Chicken is easy and takes maybe 30 mins. Cubed steaks are good and fast to make and countless ways to make them.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I can't see inside your fridge. Pick a protein and a veggie and google it.

    We're having stir fried tofu tonight.
    https://www.pinterest.com/janetkarasz/todays-menu/
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Omelet is always fast and easy.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited March 2015
    jgnatca wrote: »
    I can't see inside your fridge. Pick a protein and a veggie and google it.

    This ^^ It's hard to make suggestions without knowing what ingredients you have on hand, or what type of foods you like.

    We are having grilled trout, collard greens sauteed in olive oil and garlic, and marinated mushrooms.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    What ya got in?
  • suefairy123
    suefairy123 Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks. ... I have chicken breast. .. eggs.. veges... bread.. rice... fish..sausages. .
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    My go-tos are omelet, stir-fry (good for whatever you have on hand), lettuce wraps, or a big ole' "throw everything you have on site in" salad.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Mmmmm, I see a nice omelet in there.
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    Blackened fish ! My favorite!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Mix and match stir fry.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Tuna and rice casserole. If you have no cream of mushroom soup you can substitute a white sauce.
  • Smallc10
    Smallc10 Posts: 602 Member
    You could make a fritatta which is yum! Or you could pan sear your fish and put it over a nice salad (that's what I'm having for dinner!)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    suefairy123 wrote: »
    Thanks. ... I have chicken breast. .. eggs.. veges... bread.. rice... fish..sausages. .

    Sounds like the fixin's for gumbo to me.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    and marinated mushrooms.
    I am overcoming a lifetime aversion to mushrooms, having just discovered shitaake dehydrated. How do you marinate mushrooms?
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    suefairy123 wrote: »
    Thanks. ... I have chicken breast. .. eggs.. veges... bread.. rice... fish..sausages. .

    Sounds like the fixin's for gumbo to me.

    Yummm gumbo!
  • suefairy123
    suefairy123 Posts: 52 Member
    Steph38878 wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    suefairy123 wrote: »
    Thanks. ... I have chicken breast. .. eggs.. veges... bread.. rice... fish..sausages. .

    Sounds like the fixin's for gumbo to me.

    Yummm gumbo!

    Sorry gumbo? Never heard of it!!!

  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Stir fries are great. Boil water for rice. Start rice. Cube up chicken, saute it in a bit of oil. Add some minced garlic, and grated ginger, if you just have dry spices from your cupboard, add those ingredients to your sauce. Then start adding cut veggies to the chicken.

    Sauce: mix together 1 cup broth (bouillon & water), 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons cornstarch. You can add a tablespoon or so of hoisin sauce, or rice wine vinegar, or cooking sherry for a different flavor profile. Different oils can change the flavor too. A little sesame oil is a great add in.

    Add sauce mix to your cooked veggies & stir until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Have you tried Supercook? It's a site that gives you recipe suggestions based on ingredients you have in your fridge or pantry.
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    Gumbo is a rice dish made with sausage, chicken or other meats and seasoned with creole type seasonings.

  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    For me personally, I would spray a skillet with nonstick spray. Season the fish with whatever you like. I like old bay, Mrs. Dash or cajun seasoning. When fish is done, squeeze lemon juice over it.

    This is great as a main dish, in fish tacos or for a sandwich.

    Everyone had great ideas.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Yessss! Gumbo! I vote gumbo.

    http://www.skinnymom.com/2014/01/21/skinny-low-country-gumbo/

    Feel free to mix and match the vegetables, and the fish for the shrimp. It won't hurt.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    and marinated mushrooms.
    I am overcoming a lifetime aversion to mushrooms, having just discovered shitaake dehydrated. How do you marinate mushrooms?

    This recipe is very similar to what I do. I usually add a bit of finely chopped onion and red pepper to mine. And sometimes I use vinegar (either red wine or apple cider) instead of lemon juice, depending on how bold a flavor I want. I like them cold as a snack so I make a big batch and store some for later. Since we're having fish tonight, I'm using lemon.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/marinated-mushrooms-recipe.html
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    @jgnatca You're awesome. So many links. :)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    suefairy123 wrote: »
    Steph38878 wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    suefairy123 wrote: »
    Thanks. ... I have chicken breast. .. eggs.. veges... bread.. rice... fish..sausages. .

    Sounds like the fixin's for gumbo to me.

    Yummm gumbo!

    Sorry gumbo? Never heard of it!!!

    It's delicious! Here are 6 different variations to get you started.

    http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/gumbo-recipes-mardi-gras-new-orleans
  • amyj514
    amyj514 Posts: 53 Member
    Toss the veggies and fish in a baking dish with a little water and whatever spices you want and bake it for like 20 min at 450. That's what I had last night and it was really good! Even my 19 mo/old boys loved it. Oh, haha, I just noticed someone else made the same suggestion.
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    amyj514 wrote: »
    Toss the veggies and fish in a baking dish with a little water and whatever spices you want and bake it for like 20 min at 450. That's what I had last night and it was really good! Even my 19 mo/old boys loved it. Oh, haha, I just noticed someone else made the same suggestion.

    Yes, excellent idea!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Bookmarked the mushroom recipe for later. I'm banking we can eat those darned things even when we recognize them. So far I've hidden them in sauces.
  • NewMeSM75
    NewMeSM75 Posts: 971 Member
    I love love love mushrooms!
  • 111YoYo111
    111YoYo111 Posts: 213 Member
    Is gumbo and jambalaya the same thing? That's what her ingredients bring to mind for me.
  • kristydi
    kristydi Posts: 781 Member
    Scrambled eggs are my go to "I can't deal with cooking, but we have to eat" meal. Chop and sauté the veggies then scramble the eggs with them. Add cheese if you have and like it. Maybe add some toast. Or serve the eggs in a tortilla with some salsa.
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