Simple dinner ideas

[RadSav]

White bean chili using whatever bird we pull out of the freezer is a good quick dinner too.  Make from scratch using McCormick's recipe http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Chicken#!/all/Spicy-White-Bean-and-Chicken-Chili
or go the real easy route and buy the seasoning pouch at any grocery store.  Just make sure you have a fresh bag of Fritos and sour cream!

[Southpole]

I really like cod for weeknight dinners. Economical, fast cooking, and you can make it a million different ways. I do this recipe a lot, but use cod instead of flounder

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/oven-roasted-flounder-with-bok-choy-cilantro-and-lime#.UipvH_KMFW8.mailto

That looks good! Any kind of Asian style recipes/cooking styles are usually simple, quick, flavorful and light. They're my favorite.
Good ol' fashioned hard shell tacos are hard to beat as well.

[gilroym]

I will only cook outside on the grill once its warm enough to stay outside. My staples for during the week:

Kabobs marinated chicken and beef with peppers, onions, and fruit.
marinated chicken
flank steak
teriyaki short ribs
burgers

for sides we keep it easy pasta salad and grilled veggies also keep a deep fryer at the grill station and will make some fries.

[RadSav]

Good ol' fashioned hard shell tacos are hard to beat as well.

During busy times of the year I will make a double batch of taco meat, have tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese and lettuce all ready.  Dinner is 2 minutes or less.  Good for those midnight nacho cravings too!

[Fl0und3rz]

I like making a big batch of spaghetti sauce and canning or freezing dinner size portions. 

I just picked up a package of pork butt and we are going to do a big batch of chili verde to can.

Also, Trader Joes has a pretty good frozen teriyaki chicken.  Nuke it and some of their frozen green beans, while the rice cooker cooks the jasmine rice, and you're good to go.


These soups aren't a bad option.  Brown and freeze some ground beef or italian pork sausage ahead of time.

http://www.amazon.com/Alessi-Pasta-Fazool-6-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000FDP5WA

[deerhunter_98520]

Great ideas guys.... keep them coming 

[Alchase]

For quick dinner, I do a pork blade steaks on the grill. Put some Johnney's seasoning and a nice BBQ rub. Heat the grill to 500 degrees and do about 4 minutes a side. They have enough fat to cook beautifully at high temps.
Then I do Jasmine Rice Singles with either corn or green bean singles in the microwave for 1 minute.
Saute some portabella mushrooms sliced thick in butter and soy sauce on high to get the glaze, pour mushrooms over the rice, yum!!
Start to finish less then ten minutes.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Spaghetti squash with manwich sauce and burger mixed in and broiled with some cheese on top tonight. Weird but tasty
And watermelon as a side

OMG I thought I was the only person doing this minus the cheese.  I can't eat wheat or soy or dairy but really wanted sloppy joe so I put it on spaghetti squash and my sister thought I was weird.  that sauce is also good on roasted cauliflower.

I mostly do meal prep for the week on one of my days off so I have pre prepared rice, beans poached chicken and just have to chop some salad veggies or steam veggies.  My favorite breakfast is a couple bites of chicken and half an avocado.

My wife is gluten intolerant and puts spaghetti sauce on green beans.  . But hey she likes it. 

Quad fire I think your recipe sounds good. 

[Boss .300 winmag]

I really like cod for weeknight dinners. Economical, fast cooking, and you can make it a million different ways. I do this recipe a lot, but use cod instead of flounder

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/oven-roasted-flounder-with-bok-choy-cilantro-and-lime#.UipvH_KMFW8.mailto

Or tilapia.

[Badhabit]

Dirty Rice. Grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Brats on the grill. Monte cristos. Sausage heros. Fish and chips. I do a stew in a pressure cooker but prep time does not make it quick.

[Mark Brenckle]

  Hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls and a slice of cheese, follow directions for the crescent rolls to cook - 350 for 12 minutes or so. 
  Taco salads - used crunched up Nacho Cheese Dorritoes, put all your taco fixins on top and enjoy.
  Frozen burritos smothered in a single-serving can of chilli and some cheese. This one usually makes me have to sleep outside... 

[Cascade]

I really like cod for weeknight dinners. Economical, fast cooking, and you can make it a million different ways. I do this recipe a lot, but use cod instead of flounder

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/oven-roasted-flounder-with-bok-choy-cilantro-and-lime#.UipvH_KMFW8.mailto

Or tilapia.

Just did this one 2 nights ago with rock fish, it's pretty darn good!

[Southpole]

Zucchini pizza boats. You could pretty much stuff those things with whatever you want, it's a fast fix.
http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/06/zucchini-pizza-boats/

[Southpole]

Deli sliced roast beef, French buns and au juice... maybe some onion, bam, French dips in 15 minutes.
Canned pear halves, a dollop of mayo in the middle and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Sounds disgusting, but it's awesome. A quick side for a quick meal.

[JakeLand]

*censored* on. Shingle. Milk gravy with lots of pepper mix in sliced beef. Serve over toast

 That's was my dads go to when mom was gone