Comments on: What’s for Dinner?

By: Carla Aldaco

Carla Aldaco — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:33:24 +0000

I could go on for days with quick pasta recipes, but i shall spare you and share my go to of the week, a huge pot of soup that you can change up throughout the week. I started with a store bought rotisserie chicken, which i shredded up at home added that to chicken stock/broth, white beans, spinach, and diced tomato. So this is my base soup and depending on my mood, i add different things too it, pesto and croutons if I’m feeling and italian version, or cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream if i want a mexican version!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:58:34 +0000

Make guacamole (mine is avocado, tomato, cilantro, garlic powder, black pepper, lime juice). Shred lettuce. Add black beans (I prefer them cold), add sharp cheddar. Put all things in bowl and mix. I like to consider it a healthy taco salad. The guac is better than any salad dressing and MMMMMM soooo yummy. A chopped poblano or jalapeno pepper is also a welcome addition if you like your salads spicy.

If you’re feeling naughty, baked blue corn chips are also delish to crush and mix.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:55:18 +0000

Masha, pesto is just the best ingredient ever…can save any recipe, I swear!! Always good to have handy!

By: masha

masha — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:31:20 +0000

You’ve totally inspired me to add Pesto to my grocery list this week.

My go to meal has always been beans and rice. It’s just the way I was raised. You add a little cheese, a little salsa, tomatoes, maybe a few tortilla chips. If I have lettuce, I can make it into a salad. It never gets old.

I also recently rediscovered PB&J. It is hard to argue with that level of low maintenance.

By: hbobier @ Basil Vodka

hbobier @ Basil Vodka — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:24:34 +0000

My go-to is more of a tool than a food. As in the beloved steamer basket. If I don’t know what to make, I’ll just throw whatever veggies I have on hand (which is always some combination of broccoli, cabbage, carrots, onions and peppers) and steam them stovetop for 5-7 minutes. Easy peasy.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:39:09 +0000

I buy these really inexpensive frozen artichoke hearts from Trader Joes and I love to use them when I'm feeling lazy. One of the last concoctions I made with these was whole wheat penne, pesto, artichoke hearts, and scallops. So good. .-= Kendra´s last blog ..Me and My Scale... A Love Story =-.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:02:47 +0000

You most definitely can steal the mango shrimp idea in exchange for that delicious penne dish you just shared!! Uhh…deal!

By: Kevin - @lunchboxsix

Kevin - @lunchboxsix — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:57:05 +0000

My special lady friend and I make sautéed spinach, whole wheat penne, sun dried tomatoes, and half a cup roasted pine nuts, feta and olive oil. Mix it all up and you have a healthy dinner for two!
I am stealing your Mango Shrimp bowl idea. Cool?

By: Manon

Manon — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:52:38 +0000

I’m a HUGE fan of the “bowl” meals!!! Being a single girl cooking for one most of the time it’s a great way to use up leftovers or just have a quickie go to meal when you aren’t in the mood to cook….love love looooove! One of my faves is brown rice/black beans/chicken with a little apple cider vinegar….then I throw in some avacado/tomato last second and top with a little greek yogurt goodness…..mmmm mmmmm good!
.-= Manon´s last blog ..Good Eats, Good for nothing Boys…. =-.