Dinner Ideas

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:09 pm

I don't have anything to eat at home. I'd like to make something good for dinner, but only get off work at 6 tonight. Any suggestions? I'll have to stop at the grocery store, of course. I don't have a whole bunch of money, either.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:31 pm

observer1 wrote: I don't have anything to eat at home. I'd like to make something good for dinner, but only get off work at 6 tonight. Any suggestions? I'll have to stop at the grocery store, of course. I don't have a whole bunch of money, either.

toast? hehehehe

I dunno bacon and eggs is always good in a pinch. Or French toast.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:19 pm

or...corned beef hash and eggs and toast

or...peanut butter sandwich and chicken vegetable soup

or....chef boy- ar- dee spaghetti and meatballs

or....chicken pot pies

:-6

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:37 pm

I was thinking more along the lines of dinner. Something not in a pinch, but not elaborate either. I've eaten so many sandwiches lately, I'm starting to sign things with "Oscar Meyer"!! LOL!!

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:45 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: How about a fully loaded baked potato? That shouldn't cost much and it would be very filling.

Man, I'm making myself hungry!

MMM!! That does sound good!! I'm hoping to make something that I can have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I have a recipe where I cook together bacon & cabbage, then add cooked pasta (I normally use rotini). Mix it up real good & serve. Then add soy sauce to the serving. It's yummy!!! Learned it from a friend.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:54 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: How about a fully loaded baked potato? That shouldn't cost much and it would be very filling.

Man, I'm making myself hungry!
and me as well

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:55 pm

observer1 wrote: MMM!! That does sound good!! I'm hoping to make something that I can have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I have a recipe where I cook together bacon & cabbage, then add cooked pasta (I normally use rotini). Mix it up real good & serve. Then add soy sauce to the serving. It's yummy!!! Learned it from a friend.
and that sounds grand as well,

I would also try a swap out of the pasta, add rice and canned tomatoes be kind of a vegetarian cabbage roll thang as well

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:56 pm

Pasta is always good to eat, quick & easy to make...and cheap!

I cook it with quorn mince (which is a mushroom derivitive) and much healthier than beef mince. Quorn's flavourless so you just need to chuck in something to give it flavour. I usually use sweetcorn (tinned) and a stock cube, but you can put in anything really ~ baked beans, vegetables, kidney beans, tinned tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers...whatever you like. Its a bit bland in the taste and texture department otherwise. But its quick to make...only takes about half an hour from start to finish.

Oh, and my kids like pasta in tomato soup with meatballs on top and some cheese. You don't even need to heat the soup, just pour it over the hot drained pasta and the pasta heats it up for you! :-6

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:59 pm

Rapunzel wrote: Pasta is always good to eat, quick & easy to make...and cheap!

I cook it with quorn mince (which is a mushroom derivitive) and much healthier than beef mince. Quorn's flavourless so you just need to chuck in something to give it flavour. I usually use sweetcorn (tinned) and a stock cube, but you can put in anything really ~ baked beans, vegetables, kidney beans, tinned tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers...whatever you like. Its a bit bland in the taste and texture department otherwise. But its quick to make...only takes about half an hour from start to finish.

Oh, and my kids like pasta in tomato soup with meatballs on top and some cheese. You don't even need to heat the soup, just pour it over the hot drained pasta and the pasta heats it up for you! :-6

Those are some great ideas! Thanks!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:02 pm

Melt a big hunk of butter in a skillet. Throw in some minced garlic. Let that brown a bit. Toss in a handful of shrimp, and some of that fake krab meat, add a bit more butter as the krab soaks it up. Toss in a little flour to thicken it up. Let it heat, then throw the whole contraption over linguine noodles.

YUM!!!!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:28 pm

Oh, that sounds yummy BR!

How come I always get hungry this time of night, reading all these posts related to food?:wah:

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:58 am

BabyRider wrote: Melt a big hunk of butter in a skillet. Throw in some minced garlic. Let that brown a bit. Toss in a handful of shrimp, and some of that fake krab meat, add a bit more butter as the krab soaks it up. Toss in a little flour to thicken it up. Let it heat, then throw the whole contraption over linguine noodles.

YUM!!!!!

BR, that sounds delicious!! Actually, I've been hungry for linguini with clam sauce lately. A friend used to make it for me, but she's since moved far away & has no contact with anyone around here. I would assume it can't be that difficult to make... :-3

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:34 pm

When I want to cook something fast this is what I make.

Brown in skillet 1 lb of hamburger. Add a small can of diced green chilis. Also add 1 tablespoon of onion flakes, 1 tablespoon dried cilantro, and garlic to your taste. I usually add about 1/2 tablespoon. When meat has browned, drain and return to pan. Then add 1 can sliced mushrooms with juice, can of chopped black olives, 1 can of tomatoe sauce, and a medium size jar of picante sauce. It's up to you on what brand and spicyness. Simmer for 20 minutes. You then serve this on flour torillas, cheese and sourcream and wrap to form a burrito.

This is also great as leftovers, my husband claims it's better the next day. :wah:

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:48 pm

How about FETTUCINI ALFREDO with a mixed GREEN SALAD on the side. It's inexpensive and quick to prepare.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:19 am

Lon wrote: How about FETTUCINI ALFREDO with a mixed GREEN SALAD on the side. It's inexpensive and quick to prepare.

One of my faves!! I've never made alfredo sauce from scratch... anybody know how??

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:13 am

Two bell peppers

Cut the top off and clean them out.

Fill it with Jambalaya rice and ground beef

top with Monterey Jack Cheese (or whatever you like) and heat at 350F until cheese melts.

You can also make it Italian by using marinara instead of rice and Mozzerelle instead of cheese.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:17 pm

observer1 wrote: One of my faves!! I've never made alfredo sauce from scratch... anybody know how??

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/3 ... 6142.shtml

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:56 am

Lon wrote: http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/3 ... 6142.shtml

That's a really cool site, Lon! Thanks!!