What to make for dinner blues

[bjgrazi]

Today is a day that I just don't know what to make for dinner.

Already this week we've had dogs & burgers, chicken & steak.

Any ideas for tonight?

 

[justjulie]

Big Braised Meatballs

1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 pounds extra lean or lean ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 28oz cans plum tomatoes, with juices, broken up or pureed

In large bowl, stir together milk and breadcrumbs. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Mix in beef, egg, half of the parsley, salt, pepper and cheese. Shape into 12 meatballs.

Heat oil in large, deep non stick skillet on medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 5 to 10 minutes or until brown on all sides. Remove from skillet.

Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook gently over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and bring to boil.

Return meatballs to skillet. Cover, reduce heat and cook for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes or until thickened and thermometer inserted reads at least 160 F. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley. Makes six servings.

Notes:

1. I don't have a meatball thermometer - if they're brown inside they're done!

2. Six servings - that's two meatballs each - in my house they're be a food fight if I only served two meatballs each - they'll probably complain that three meatballs isn't enough - make sure you toss a salad and add garlic bread and you should be able to calm the savages ...

 

[CEDmom]

How about fish or something meatless like ravioli?

 

[Deb in IA]

Spaghetti is always a good choice.

 

[princessariel]

I'm making a pot of chili today. The weather has turned cold here and it just seems like chili should hit the spot.

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Today is a day that I just don't know what to make for dinner.

Already this week we've had dogs & burgers, chicken & steak.

Any ideas for tonight?

How about reservations!!!!

Seriously, how about something fun like homemade tacos, homemade pizza, or even make breakfast for dinner.

 

[bjgrazi]

I have the chili ready for tomorrow in the crock pot. My son has a football game this way when we get home I just make some rice to go with it.

 

[bjgrazi]

ahhhh taco's and spanish rice......... we have a winner. Easy and fast. Thank you.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

How about takeout?

 

[Lizzy2]

I have been inspired as of late to fall in love all over again with my crockpot by the latest Good Housekeeping mag to which I have a subscription. They have some great slow cooker recipes and so far we've liked all we've tried. Some of them are a little expensive(the Latin Beef calls for a 3lb. brisket which was about $10) for a family of three but we've gotten two dinners out of each so it makes it worth it. To stretch even further, when you serve the leftovers heat each serving in the micro individually and then you can still freeze what's left, for us it was the Chicken Noodle Soup which I still froze enough of for a weekend lunchtime. Why not heat the whole thing? You should only reheat something one time for food safety (DH is a chef) and if you do individuals on the leftovers you can safely freeze the remainder.
Tonight we are having the Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast and I'll think I'll oven roast some potatoes to go with. I'll let you know tomorrow if its a keeper!
Good luck!

 

[Lizzy2]

Just as an added thought, you know what's funny? I got the crockpot when I worked because I thought it would save time. I hardly ever used it cause I couldn't find the time to prep it all. Now that I don't work I use it all the time.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

called something like "The Official Whats for Dinner Tonight". WFD?

It is a great thread and DISers also post recipes...

Tonight I am making Italian Crockpot Chicken...Yum!!!

Check it out it will get you out of the I dont want to cook mood!!!!

 

[Rootskate]

I have been inspired as of late to fall in love all over again with my crockpot by the latest Good Housekeeping mag to which I have a subscription. They have some great slow cooker recipes and so far we've liked all we've tried. Some of them are a little expensive(the Latin Beef calls for a 3lb. brisket which was about $10) for a family of three but we've gotten two dinners out of each so it makes it worth it. To stretch even further, when you serve the leftovers heat each serving in the micro individually and then you can still freeze what's left, for us it was the Chicken Noodle Soup which I still froze enough of for a weekend lunchtime. Why not heat the whole thing? You should only reheat something one time for food safety (DH is a chef) and if you do individuals on the leftovers you can safely freeze the remainder.
Tonight we are having the Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast and I'll think I'll oven roast some potatoes to go with. I'll let you know tomorrow if its a keeper!
Good luck!

Lizzy, how did the chicken noodle soup turn out? I saw the recipe in the magazine and was thinking about trying it.

 

[Annette_VA]

I used to get those every stinkin day! DH & I would do the "What do you want for dinner?" / "I don't know what do you want?" battle daily. Of course 1/2 the time, we ended up not being able to decide on anything, so we'd just go out.

Now, I make up a menu for each week. And we stick to it. It's so nice not having to have that battle every day!

Tonight, we're having a roast. I put it in the crockpot this morning so it will be ready when we get home from DS's soccer practice tonight.

 

[DMickey28]

I need to meal plan, how do you do it?