What’s for Dinner Tonight?

[LoveDaisy]

I tried something new tonight Creamy one pot pesto chicken pasta. It wasn’t bad but needs some tweaking. The sauce was a little thin, next time I would cook the pasta in the broth and milk to thicken it. I added spinach but not the sun dried tomatoes (didn’t have any and I didn’t go today). It has a spinach artichoke dip feel to it. DH said artichoke hearts would be good in this, so he got that vibe from it too.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm stealing the baked chicken & stuffing idea. DH couldn't find a preseasoned chicken to bake, so he picked up a rotisserie chicken. I'm not a fan, but that's okay. I'm in it for the stuffing. We're having mashed potatoes (yet again), gravy & broccoli with it.

 

[leebee]

I'm stealing the baked chicken & stuffing idea. DH couldn't find a preseasoned chicken to bake, so he picked up a rotisserie chicken. I'm not a fan, but that's okay. I'm in it for the stuffing. We're having mashed potatoes (yet again), gravy & broccoli with it.

You sound like my daughter; she loves stuffing. I usually use StoveTop (or store brand) but mince up some celery and onion, sauteeing it in the butter before adding water and dry mix. Dresses up the dressing, hahaha! I skipped making gravy; I roasted the chicken with champagne (leftover from NYE so it was flat) and put herbs de provence on the outside of the bird, cut up onion and celery inside. It was pretty good, and there are leftovers!

 

[leebee]

I tried something new tonight Creamy one pot pesto chicken pasta. It wasn’t bad but needs some tweaking. The sauce was a little thin, next time I would cook the pasta in the broth and milk to thicken it. I added spinach but not the sun dried tomatoes (didn’t have any and I didn’t go today). It has a spinach artichoke dip feel to it. DH said artichoke hearts would be good in this, so he got that vibe from it too.

Looks interesting. I might throw in some mushrooms (or do you think that'd make it too "juicy?"), and take your tip on cooking the pasta with the milk and broth. This looks easy and quick, which I appreciate when we are trying to get dinner together on nights when everyone's worked out of the house all day (SIL works from home on Tues and Wed so he can get stuff started, but Monday and THursday can be a struggle).

 

[LoveDaisy]

Looks interesting. I might throw in some mushrooms (or do you think that'd make it too "juicy?"), and take your tip on cooking the pasta with the milk and broth. This looks easy and quick, which I appreciate when we are trying to get dinner together on nights when everyone's worked out of the house all day (SIL works from home on Tues and Wed so he can get stuff started, but Monday and THursday can be a struggle).

Mushrooms are a great idea! I think I would sauté them with the butter and garlic at the beginning. You could pull them out while making the pasta then add them back in.

I have had pretty good luck with recipes from this website and I like that they are lower cost meals. Most come together quickly, which is great for after work.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

You sound like my daughter; she loves stuffing. I usually use StoveTop (or store brand) but mince up some celery and onion, sauteeing it in the butter before adding water and dry mix. Dresses up the dressing, hahaha! I skipped making gravy; I roasted the chicken with champagne (leftover from NYE so it was flat) and put herbs de provence on the outside of the bird, cut up onion and celery inside. It was pretty good, and there are leftovers!

Your chicken sounds great. I'm sure it was much better than ours will be. Unfortunately, I wasn't up to wrestling a whole chicken today.

 

[MommaKetch]

Hello and Good evening! First time posting, but I love to read this thread.

Tonight I made this Easy Baked Ziti, but followed the top comment that said it was similar to her grandmother’s recipe, and added an extra egg and more ricotta. I also added a pound of sautéed ground bison. This was my second time making it, and the tweaks made a heartier/creamier/but somehow lighter Baked Ziti. It’s going in the binder!

 

[LoveDaisy]

Hello and Good evening! First time posting, but I love to read this thread.

Tonight I made this Easy Baked Ziti, but followed the top comment that said it was similar to her grandmother’s recipe, and added an extra egg and more ricotta. I also added a pound of sautéed ground bison. This was my second time making it, and the tweaks made a heartier/creamier/but somehow lighter Baked Ziti. It’s going in the binder!

Welcome!!

This recipe looks great! I have a container of ricotta I need to use, might try it later in the week.

 

[MommaKetch]

Welcome!!

This recipe looks great! I have a container of ricotta I need to use, might try it later in the week.

Thank you! It comes together quickly, I’d say go for it!

 

[marthachick]

We had homemade lasagna and Aldi garlic knots. It was so good and plenty of leftovers! Yum!

 

[NYCgrrl]

Ate the last of the almond crusted halibut, and sautéed some pre blanched green beans to go on the side with the remainder of the fennel slaw. Constant skyscraper gazing made it feel colder (if that makes any sense, lol) so a cup of tomato water consommé began the meal; nice way to “breakup” all the green veggies to come w/o adding more than taste.
Buying a vacuum sealer that helps me to control portions was a really wise investment on this end! Now if I can figure out how to halve the sealer bags, length wise, I really will be cooking with gas - even though I cook on an induction burner now, silly giggle insert . Of course, I also bought a set of silicone soup & sauce freezer molds so that’s a help too.

 

[LoveDaisy]

Inspired by the stuffing talk above thought I would share a recipe.

Easy stuffing stuffed chicken breasts
Chicken breasts
Stovetop stuffing
Butter
Italian breadcrumbs

Either buy thin sliced chicken breasts or butterfly and pound so they are thin
Cook stove top stuffing (I buy it in the can and make 4 servings) and let cool
Take thin chicken breasts, place stuffing on one end and roll.
Place seam side down on plate or container and chill. I usually do these in the morning or night before. They stay together better when chilled
Brush outside with melted butter and roll in Italian breadcrumbs
Bake 350 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the chicken.

 

[cabanafrau]

Nice cozy pot of potato soup tonight to keep off the chill.

 

[Meriweather]

General Tso's chicken over edamame noodles and some kind of vegetable.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Inspired by the stuffing talk above thought I would share a recipe.

Easy stuffing stuffed chicken breasts
Chicken breasts
Stovetop stuffing
Butter
Italian breadcrumbs

Either buy thin sliced chicken breasts or butterfly and pound so they are thin
Cook stove top stuffing (I buy it in the can and make 4 servings) and let cool
Take thin chicken breasts, place stuffing on one end and roll.
Place seam side down on plate or container and chill. I usually do these in the morning or night before. They stay together better when chilled
Brush outside with melted butter and roll in Italian breadcrumbs
Bake 350 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the chicken.

Sounds good. Thanks

 

[dizneegirl]

General Tso's chicken over edamame noodles and some kind of vegetable.

Yum! Do you make your own General Tso's? If so, would you share the recipe?

 

[Minnesota!]

I made a giant batch of spag sauce this weekend so we have been living off of that. Used the rest of it today - layered, in crockpot, some sauce, then a layer of just-softened red peppers and onions, then I mixed an entire box of just-boiled penne, some of the pasta water, the rest of the spag sauce/meatballs, half a container of cottage cheese and a whole block of cream cheese, cubed, and threw those on top. Topped with parm and provolone and cooked through. Having a small bowl right now and it is perfect!

 

[Kameron Milne]

beef taco

 

[Giraffe_Zen]

Steak and mashed potatoes

 

[Owlpost23]

Swiss cheese fondue.It's 0 degrees right now and will go lower.Hot melted cheese is always welcome.