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Post by bethers on Jul 23, 2017 12:10:50 GMT -6
Ladies, I'm in a cooking rut. And it's hot, so my favorite souls and chilis don't hit the spot (even if soup is on this week's meal plan). I love to cook, but need better weeknight (I.e., easy and quick) recipes. Thought others might be in a similar spot ... so what's for dinner?
Tonight we're having BBQ chicken in the crockpot (https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/06/best-crockpot-bbq-chicken.html ) with corn on the cob and maybe a green vegetable.
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Post by cnf on Jul 23, 2017 12:29:53 GMT -6
Our meal plan for the week, in no particular order:
Eggplant parm,
Fajitas, shrimp for me and steak for H
Orange chicken in the IP
Turkey breast in the IP and baked sweet potatoes
And something else that I am pregnancy braining out on right now
We always do pizza take out on Sunday. Saturday is anything goes.
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Post by laurensc927 on Jul 23, 2017 13:08:44 GMT -6
I'm doing bbq chicken tonight with corn and green beans.
H is away this week so my meal plan is currently chicken pozole soup for lunches and Fridays copycat bruschetta chicken for dinner. I'll wing it the rest of the week for dinners with leftovers and randoms like eggs.
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Post by snuff9861 on Jul 23, 2017 13:32:31 GMT -6
BBQ all the things.
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Post by pootsen on Jul 23, 2017 16:55:10 GMT -6
Tonight we're having Italian beef sandwiches (made in the crock pot), creamy cucumber salad, and steamed green beans.
Other meals this week will include shredded beef tacos (from tonight's leftover beef), ravioli with meat sauce, teriyaki chicken stir fry, and grilled brats.
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Post by bubbles on Jul 23, 2017 21:19:27 GMT -6
This week:
Mom-Spaghetti and salad
Tues- BBQing hamburgers and corn on the cob
Wed-Grilled chicken w/asparagus
Thursday-Tacos
Friday-Salmon and rice w/a steamed veggie
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Post by AnnPerkins on Jul 24, 2017 8:00:52 GMT -6
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Post by blabbermouth on Jul 24, 2017 10:01:45 GMT -6
I need some major inspiration too! I've been pretty lazy in the kitchen lately. This week though I think we'll have: Tonight: frozen pizza and salad (have a meeting with our financial advisor after work, so want something quick) Tu: Bean burritos W: Big Mac salad Th: laurensc927's suggestion of bruschetta chicken sounds good, with rice and veg of some sort F: We pretty much always go out on Fridays now |
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Post by snuff9861 on Jul 24, 2017 11:18:24 GMT -6
Tonight's dinner is chill and cornbread since it's disgusting outside and I work nights tonight.
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bethers
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Post by bethers on Jul 24, 2017 11:53:59 GMT -6
BBQ all the things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wish I felt more confident on the grill! I get so nervous about undercooking / burning everything... |
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Post by librarylady on Jul 24, 2017 12:19:44 GMT -6
I'm solo this week, so I'm hoping DD and I can crash dinner at my mom's one night and my cousin's another. For the nights we don't I have planned:
Mexican torta sandwiches with chips and queso
soft tacos with pinto beans and mixed veggies.
This weekend we will order pizza one night, do take out one night, and then grill on Sunday. Shrimp, Mexican street corn, and mashed potatoes.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 24, 2017 19:09:03 GMT -6
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Post by bethers on Jul 24, 2017 19:32:56 GMT -6
I'm guessing you like your instapot? I've been debating it - love my crockpot, but DNW another device I don't use (I'm looking at you, panini maker and juicer) |
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Post by cnf on Jul 24, 2017 19:45:49 GMT -6
I'm guessing you like your instapot? I've been debating it - love my crockpot, but DNW another device I don't use (I'm looking at you, panini maker and juicer) Instant pot is amazing and will not go unused. You should probably just give into the peer pressure and get one. |
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Post by cnf on Jul 24, 2017 19:47:43 GMT -6
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 26, 2017 8:05:54 GMT -6
I'm guessing you like your instapot? I've been debating it - love my crockpot, but DNW another device I don't use (I'm looking at you, panini maker and juicer) I loooooove it. So much. The meat comes out a lot juicier than in the slow cooker. I am actually giving my slow cooker to my coworker who wanted to order one for Prime Day but I told her I would give her a free one lol. |
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 26, 2017 8:06:26 GMT -6
I'm adding this to next week's plan! |
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 26, 2017 8:16:27 GMT -6
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Post by cnf on Jul 26, 2017 11:45:12 GMT -6
I'm adding this to next week's plan! Next time I make it I plan to throw chopped up peppers into the IP as well. It's a short enough cook time that it should be perfect for cooking the veggies right in there too. It was really good! |
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Post by clucky on Jul 26, 2017 16:29:12 GMT -6
I'm the worst meal planner in history of ever.
Tonight we are having chili, hot dogs and cornbread.
Spaghetti is on the menu for this week, I may have to turn it into that IP spaghetti with meatballs.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Jul 30, 2017 15:34:19 GMT -6
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Post by cnf on Jul 30, 2017 15:43:39 GMT -6
I'll be figuring out our meal plan tonight and will report back, because I have no clue.
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bethers
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Post by bethers on Jul 30, 2017 17:02:41 GMT -6
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Post by bethers on Jul 30, 2017 19:07:44 GMT -6
Update - 2 y/o who at one time scarfed down the pasta decided that he doesn't like tomatoes ... or chicken ... or (after eating half of it) the kale. So basically, he had buttered noodles for dinner.
On the other hand, DH and I enjoyed it!
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Post by clucky on Jul 30, 2017 19:47:06 GMT -6
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Post by blabbermouth on Jul 30, 2017 20:56:40 GMT -6
We have three things set up so far for this week: Filipino Caldareta Stew Filipino Chicken Adobo with rice and cooked cabbage We went to a market last week and had filipino food, so now we're recreating it at home  Cod and green beans and potatoes I seem to only ever be able to think of three or four things at a time, then go back to the store mid-week with more ideas. |
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Post by blabbermouth on Jul 30, 2017 20:59:09 GMT -6
AnnPerkins, remind me of that Guiness soup in the fall because it sounds amazing! But too fall-ish (says the girl who's making stew tomorrow...)
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Post by AnnPerkins on Jul 30, 2017 21:18:20 GMT -6
AnnPerkins, remind me of that Guiness soup in the fall because it sounds amazing! But too fall-ish (says the girl who's making stew tomorrow...) It is so good! DH specifically requested it or I would have held off for cooler weather, too. But I'm also very pleased he did. |
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Post by bubbles on Jul 30, 2017 23:05:15 GMT -6
M- Chicken salad
T- Tacos
W- Tator tot casserole
Th-Salmon and steamed veggies
F- Grilled chicken and green beans
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Post by cnf on Jul 31, 2017 9:08:07 GMT -6
Ok, I finally figured it out. In no particular order-
Orange Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie casserole over biscuits
Honey Sesame Chicken
Burrito Bowls
Lasagna
Saturday is whatever
Sunday is always pizza
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