New meal ideas?

Question

I love to cook and i have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years now. I have hit a brick wall when it comes to meal time. I am tired of eating the same few things and i am really tired of eating out, VERY TIRED of eating out. I am very busy and on a budget but i just need some new ideas or even some good websites where i can find meal ideas, thanks guys, oh yeah and 2 things, i have no grill, i am allergic to mustard and seafood, and my honey is lazy so anything involving his help, is not realistic, i'm just looking for time efficient, reasonably priced and tasty meals. thanks guys

Answer 1

grilled cheese.
lyonaise potatoes.
jasmine rice.

Answer 2

Well everyone gets in a rut....but you are creating a monster by being the only one able to cook. When do you get a break and have your boy friend be the server.? Bad habit to get going!

But things like meat loaf, salmon loaf, baked chicken, meatballs, stuffed peppers, tuna cassarole, macaroni and cheese
chili, enchiladas, tacos, etc. are all easy to make.

Baked Potatoes are also easy, pork chops baked with a sauce on them, baked ham slices with yams, you can alternate the meals with simpler ones in between....like omelets, or quiche,
or spaghetti and have pork chops, or meat loaf, etc. in between.
And there are websites for all the cable cooking shows that have all the recipes they have shown on TV....if you don't have cable just look up the names on the TV guide...then look up their website...most of the recipes they do are easy to make.

Also collect some cookbooks. The ones from groups of ladies who put in their favorite recipes are really good and cheap- you can get them at thrift shops or garage sales. Also ask people what is their favorite recipes to do.....especially good
from pot luck dinners.

But times have changed. It is no longer the woman is the cook and housekeeper. Take some days off! I have five daughters...all married...and all their husbands help with cooking, housekeeping, and the kids. It's share and share alike!

Answer 3

Oriental Noodle Casserole

1 breast of chicken diced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small onion diced 1 green pepper diced 1 cup celery diced 1 cup dried won ton noodles pinch of salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients well and pour into square baking dish cover with more won ton noodles for crispy topping.

Cook covered with foil 45 minutes at 350 in oven an additional 30 - 40 minutes uncovered.

Quick to prepare takes a while to bake but great taste for little money

Hope this helps

Answer 4

Most guys like pork chops. This apple glazed pork chop recipe is easy and really good.

Here is the link for the recipe and the second link is an interesting cooking link.

Answer 5

One easy, affordable, tasty side dish I like but forget the name is:
Mix some freshly cubed or sliced Jonagold apples with unsalted, roasted Pecans with Mayonnaise. Yummy!!

Answer 6

well you always google it.
and whats a really good meal is to make lots of different veggies and a really good sause and pour it all over them like gravy its really good!!! and u know maybe a salad or something.

Answer 7

There are lots of simple ideas on this website:

Answer 8

Check out rachel ray's site http://www.rachaelray.com/, www.bbc.co.uk/food, www.epicurious.com, http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/tv_and_radio/rachelsfavourite_index.shtml, http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/tv_and_radio/readysteadycook_index.shtml, http://www.foodnetwork.com/

Answer 9

http://indianfood.bellaonline.com/Site.asp

Answer 10

Try this web site the meals look really good!

http://www.mealtime.org/recipe_search.aspx?area=sr&by=title&start_page=1&order=ascending


5-Minute Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1 can (8 ounces) green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) yellow beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (8 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium red onion, sliced in rings
1 green pepper, seeded, stemmed and sliced in rings
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup oil
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes.

Preparation:
Mix the beans in a serving bowl. Place the onion and green pepper rings on top of the beans.

Mix the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper to taste until sugar and salt dissolve; pour over the beans. Chill for an hour.


Servings: 10

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 160; Total fat 8g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 220mg; Carbohydrate 22g; Fiber 3g; Protein 3g

Cool and Creamy Tropical Ambrosia
Ingredients:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) Mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (16 1/2 ounces) dark sweet pitted cherries, drained, each cut in half
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup canned flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 container (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice


Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Preparation:

Combine the pineapple, oranges, cherries, bananas, marshmallows, coconut and pecans in a large bowl. Gently fold in the sour cream and lemon juice. Cover and chill until serving time.

Easy Microwave Honey-Glazed Carrots Rate this recipe

Canned carrots save you preparation time. Low in fat and vitamin-rich, this naturally sweet recipe is an easy way to get the kids to eat their veggies happily.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained well


Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Cook Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Preparation:

Combine the cornstarch and orange juice in small serving bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir to blend; add the honey and butter and microwave for an additional minute or until the sauce is thickened and clear. Stir in the orange zest; gently toss in the carrots to coat. Heat through.

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 77; Total fat 3g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 288mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Fiber 2g; Protein 1g


Harvest Pumpkin-Pineapple Loaf
Ingredients:
No-stick cooking spray
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (8 1/4 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, with juice
4 large eggs
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Tip: If desired, walnuts may be added. Prepare the recipe as directed, stirring in one (1) cup coarsely chopped walnuts when adding the dry ingredients.


Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Cook Time: Approximately 60 minutes

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two 8 1/2 x 4- inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

Beat the sugar and butter in a mixer bowl until blended. Add the pumpkin, pineapple and eggs; beat well. Set aside.

Combine the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a separate bowl; stir into the pumpkin mixture, mixing until the dry ingredients are completely moistened. Divide the batter between the prepared pans; spread evenly.

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Servings: 16

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 310; Total Fat 7g; Saturated fat 4g; Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 320mg; Total carbohydrate 56g; Fiber 2g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 80% DV*; Vitamin C 2% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 10% DV



A well-stocked pantry is your greatest asset when it comes to easy and creative cooking. Basic canned foods, such as corn, beans and tomatoes, are your meal staples. But shoppers always welcome new ideas for their old favorites.

Here are some Reci-Tips to introduce you to different ways to use canned food. These easy-to-remember hints can be incorporated in your everyday meal preparation for the top five essential canned foods.


Canned Tomatoes

For a Mediterranean meat loaf, add sliced canned olives to your regular meat or turkey loaf recipe. Then sauce with diced canned tomatoes.


Spread seasoned canned tomato sauce, canned artichoke hearts and shredded mozzarella cheese on English muffins. Heat and serve.

Canned Beans

Mix canned red, black and green beans with garlic vinaigrette and a dash of chili powder for a spicy, Southwest three-bean salad.


Add canned white beans to your favorite tomato pasta sauce and toss with fanciful pasta shapes for a true Tuscan main course.

Canned Chicken Broth

Use canned chicken broth to enhance the flavor and reduce the fat in your creamy mashed potatoes.


Create an Asian-style chicken soup by simmering thin egg noodles in canned chicken broth. Then stir in some drained canned mushrooms, diced cooked chicken and season with ginger and soy sauce.

Canned Fruit

For a lively salad, combine chunks of store-bought rotisserie chicken, canned mandarin oranges and canned pineapple chunks. Dress the salad with mayonnaise thinned with a little Dijon mustard and the reserved canned mandarin orange juice.


For a memorable fish main course, marinate a mild whitefish (halibut or grouper, for instance) in soy sauce and juice drained from tropical canned fruit for about 30 minutes. Then broil, bake or grill. Toss the canned fruit with fresh cilantro and a spritz of lime juice for a fruit salsa garnish.

Canned Corn

To create a hearty soup, add some canned corn to your favorite canned soups, such as clam chowder or cream of tomato.


Give your scrambled eggs an extra kick by mixing them with canned corn and canned diced green chilies.