Cheap Meals?

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. What would you make for a cheap supper, when You have a 20 and 16 year old, that likes different things?
I got to make a plan and go out tomorrow for little as possible groceries.16 year old says- pogos-pogos and pogos, then the 20 year old-chicken.

 

[aristocat65]

Tell them they have to eat the same thing if you're cooking. Other option is that they can cook for themselves (old enough for sure). Don't know what a pago pago is though.

 

[c&m]

Yeah, what is a pogo?

Just let them know you're not a short-order cook. Because I work and the kids have activities/homework, our family meals during the week are very simple, but made-from-scratch, using mostly fresh ingredients. Most meals we make have short prep times and then pop into the oven or simmer on the stove types.

Some ideas:
1. Free-range chicken ($10 from my local butcher) that I roast with a dijon/apricot glaze. Serve with rice and stir fried veggies (broccoli or baby bok choy)
2. Lettuce wraps with pork filling
3. Beef (or use ground turkey/chicken) burritos with lettuce/peppers/white onion/grated cheese/salsa/sour cream -- the kids can do most of the chopping and grating
4. Spaghetti and homemade tomato meat sauce (make double batch of sauce for next day). Serve with a beet/lettuce/goat cheese salad.
5. Lasagna (using previous day's sauce)
6. Roast top sirloin beef (dijon mustard/garlic pepper marinade). Serve with roasted veggies.

Have fun in the kitchen!

 

[Disney Ontario]

Hi again. I know in the States they are called Corn Dogs. Breaded weiners on a stick.

 

[candielips]

I like to make meals that I can make leftovers with because then I feel like I am getting more value from a meal, plus less cooking time.
For example, yesterday I made low fat yummy meatloaf, froze a few slices for some sandwiches four drive down to WDW on Friday (yeah ) and tonight I am making meatloaf pasta. I will add leftover meatloaf to jarred pasta sauce, add to pasta of choosing, tonight I'm using rigatoni. Soooo good.
Some other examples:
When making a whole chicken, do not throw the bones or fat away. Put all in a pot w/ veggies, garlic, onions, & cover w/ water & simmer for a few hrs to make a delicious broth you can use to make soup or freeze for future use.
I always save leftover rice & use it to make burritos. Just add what ever you have on hand, salsa, cheese, refried beans, leftover meat (any kind will do).
I have so many others I do, but really can't think right now. Sorry I'm in packing mode.

 

[SandraC]

For Disney? Or just meals at home ideas?

Tonight, I'm making veggie chilli for Cinco de Mayo in my crock pot.

I just opened a big can of tomatoes, chick peas, kidney beans, frozen peas and a package of chilli seasoning. I'll let it cook for 4 hours and VOILA dinner!

If they don't like it....they don't eat. Mine are 9 and 15. The 15 year old usually eats a little what I cook and then makes her own dinner. The 9 year old doesn't have a choice, he eats what we make. We offered to teach him to cook but he thinks he's too young. I show no mercy when it comes to meals. I'm not their personal chef.

S

 

[Ham Ham]

 

[dancin Disney style]

How about chicken pogos???

 

[Ham Ham]

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Jane's Pub Style Chicken Strips are good if you can get your pogo'er to eat em

We like: make your own pizzas, taco bar, chili w/ different fixings

Almost nice enough to grill now: hot dogs (almost a pogo!) burgers, chicken