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Title: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 06, 2016, 06:44:06 PM
What are some of those fast and easy dinners on busy night everyone makes? Always lookin for different ideas  :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: cbond3318 on June 06, 2016, 06:45:28 PM
Chili cheese dogs.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jrebel on June 06, 2016, 06:52:38 PM
Tuna bagel

One can tuna mixed with your choice of sweet or dill pickel relish, mayo, a little dab of mustard and some pepper and red pepper flakes.  Spread half the mix over each half of a sliced bagel.  Place in the over at 350 for 10 minutes.  The last couple minutes melt a slice of cheese over the top.  Absolutely delicious.....one of my favorite quick easy no mess dinners. 
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 06, 2016, 06:55:40 PM
egg sandwich
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 06, 2016, 06:55:48 PM
We do breakfast for dinner a few nights a month around here. Pretty quick and easy to do waffles or pancakes. I also tend to keep a few mountain house biscuits and gravy in the pantry. They are quick and easy and tasty enough :chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 06, 2016, 07:05:12 PM
Hmy wife does some one dish casseroles style dinners that are fairly quick and easy on the dishwasher.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: cbond3318 on June 06, 2016, 07:08:04 PM
We do breakfast for dinner a few nights a month around here. Pretty quick and easy to do waffles or pancakes. I also tend to keep a few mountain house biscuits and gravy in the pantry. They are quick and easy and tasty enough :chuckle:

Oh yeah! :yeah:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: vandeman17 on June 06, 2016, 07:42:25 PM
If possible, meal prep Sunday evening for a couple meals. Pre make one or two meals and then cook something in crock pot that you can reheat. That's 3-4 suppers right there.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: quadrafire on June 06, 2016, 07:44:40 PM
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 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: elkaholic123 on June 06, 2016, 07:51:55 PM
Tatertot casserole
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 06, 2016, 07:57:43 PM
Tatertot casserole
:yeah: And its good eats
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: sled on June 06, 2016, 08:06:39 PM
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Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 06, 2016, 08:08:30 PM
The tuna bagel sounds good...I'll try that....most of the rest is a regular around my house  :chuckle:

The tatertot casserole sounds interesting...what all do you put in it?
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: quadrafire on June 06, 2016, 08:08:32 PM
Tatertot casserole
one of my favs
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: brewzer13 on June 06, 2016, 08:19:00 PM
 One pan meal. Fresh veggies sliced/diced, microwave white or brown rice, your favorite protein diced or sliced and cooked first, and then add you favorite sauce and spices. For an extra special treat, fry an egg and throw on top when you serve and let the yolk run all over it.  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: vandeman17 on June 06, 2016, 08:20:39 PM
Grab a package of wraps, some precooked chicken, cheese and veggies. Wraps are a staple for me when I am in a hurry.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 06, 2016, 08:33:44 PM
Tatertot casserole
:yeah: And its good eats
:yeah:
Another one I do is a hamburger gravy on boiled potatoes. If you have it available, a quick flash fry some seasoned salmon chunks and throw it on some romaine or Bibb lettuce with red onions, parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing.
 If you could tell me what kind of material you usually have available in your house, that would give me a better idea what ideas I could give you.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: wheels on June 06, 2016, 08:39:41 PM
tacos leftover meat
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jdb on June 06, 2016, 08:43:51 PM
Straw hats. Fritos, your favorite canned chili cheese on top
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jdb on June 06, 2016, 08:46:13 PM
*censored* on. Shingle. Milk gravy with lots of pepper mix in sliced beef. Serve over toast
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jdb on June 06, 2016, 08:48:38 PM
I have  more but you'll have to wait for the book :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 06, 2016, 09:28:25 PM
I have  more but you'll have to wait for the book :tup:
:chuckle: I have a few to add to it before final printing.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: pope on June 06, 2016, 10:13:09 PM
Late dinner, early breakfast. Same thing. This is what I eat when I'm going to hunt all day and possibly cover miles in the cold. I don't get hungry, don't even think about food after eating this.

What you need:

2/3 or 3/4 cup Albers Quick Grits
1/4 large yellow onion
1/4 stick butter
1 or 2 Johnsonville smoky brat or Italian brat
two pickled jalapenos plus a couple of the included spicy carrot slices (La Costena comes to mind)
salt
whatever else you want to throw in (a fried egg, fried spam, cheddar cheese)


What you do:

Slice onion and jalapeno "French" style (long slices), slice the brats banana style.

Cook the grits with appropriate amount of water (instructions on box) along with onion.

When grits thicken and are no longer soupy, add remaining ingredients. Stir. Serve in bowl to retain heat.


Enjoy the "Captain's Breakfast" and know that you've consumed enough calories to kick butt all....day....long.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: WSU on June 06, 2016, 10:25:51 PM
Burgers are a staple. We change it up by changing cheese (blue cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, etc) and other toppings and making sliders (hint: Hawaiian rolls) so you can mix and match. Or steak, tacos, spaghetti, casserole, brats, bbq fish (salmon or bottom fish), sloppy joes, or soup and sandwiches.

I'm interested to see what others do because my wife and I both work and always feel behind the 8 ball when we get home with 3 hungry and tired kids. We have talked about planning better for years but it seems we will continue to fail at that forever.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: wadu1 on June 06, 2016, 10:42:03 PM
Can of Spam diced and fried until golden brown edges and a quart of egg beaters, nothing better :). Even works in the duck blind one pan and your done.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: 206hunter on June 06, 2016, 11:10:36 PM
smoked salmon (if you don't have it try qfc for about $10/lb. i preferred the candied coho their have right now) chips , salsa, guacamole and your fav. beverage. zero cooking but a damn fine and healthy meal. :twocents: :twocents:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jdb on June 07, 2016, 05:20:53 AM
One package chicken thighs, two cans cream of mushroom soup, put is all in the crock pot. Serve over noodles or spuds or tice
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: chester on June 07, 2016, 05:50:53 AM
Pack of backstrap dipped in flour then fried in butter. Pack of idahoan mashed potatoes done in 10 minutes start to finish .


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Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 07, 2016, 05:54:44 AM
bacon, eggs and hashbrowns
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 06:53:16 AM
This is what I call a super potato. If you have left over baked potatoes or you can boil up some potatoes. Place the potatoes on an individual plate for each person. Put some chopped onions, broccoli, butter, sour cream, chopped ham, bacon, beef, salsa, baked beans, salt, pepper, etc. You get the idea, what ever you desire or laying around in the frig. Then cover with foil and put it in the oven on 375 for around 30 minutes. Take the foil off and put you favorite cheese on top at the end.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 07:11:31 AM
This recipe has ingredients that most people have in their house already. I'll pick up a couple of chicken breasts out of the deli or a rotisserie chicken to use in this. It's super easy, super flavorful and amazingly filling.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/korean_chicken_soup.html
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 07:48:34 AM
We do a lot of large individual dinner salads. Like I mention earlier, the salmon Caesar salad is super easy and filling. Obviously a guy can substitute it with other kinds of fish or chicken too.
 Cooked chicken breast on bibb, romaine or leaf lettuce with avocado, tomato, red onions and croutons, with your choice of dressing.
     "                              "                 sliced up pears, bacon, avocado, red onions, walnuts or pecans, croutons and blue cheese dressing.
     "                              "                 sliced up left over steak, tomato, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, croutons and blue cheese dressing.
Or a mix and match wildcard cobb salad using Iceberg lettuce with your choice of copped up lunch meat or left over meat, boiled egg, shredded carrot, tomato, pickled beets, garbanzo beans, bacon, onions of any kind, avocado, cucumber, cheese, olives, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, red or green bell peppers, croutons, nuts, etc. I prefer blue cheese or ranch dressing on this kind of salad, maybe a thousand island or Russian would be good too.
The possibilities are endless with the big dinner salads.   
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 07:53:01 AM
Tuna bagel

One can tuna mixed with your choice of sweet or dill pickel relish, mayo, a little dab of mustard and some pepper and red pepper flakes.  Spread half the mix over each half of a sliced bagel.  Place in the over at 350 for 10 minutes.  The last couple minutes melt a slice of cheese over the top.  Absolutely delicious.....one of my favorite quick easy no mess dinners. 
If you don't have a bagel, an English muffin will do as well. You could add a slice of tomato on top before the cheese, that's good too.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: bearpaw on June 07, 2016, 08:00:18 AM
One package chicken thighs, two cans cream of mushroom soup, put is all in the crock pot. Serve over noodles or spuds or tice

Love that with rice. Also very good with 1/2 mushroom soup and 1/2 cream of chicken soup.  :tup:

Instead of chicken you can also fry meatballs and put in the soup with rice.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 08:02:52 AM
One more before I get lost. English muffin, pizza sauce and pizza toppings (keep it simple) and cheese of your choice. Slap them on a cookie sheet and bake them for around 30 minutes on 350 or if you're in a rush, bump up the heat for less time. 
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 08:04:48 AM
One package chicken thighs, two cans cream of mushroom soup, put is all in the crock pot. Serve over noodles or spuds or tice

Love that with rice. Also very good with 1/2 mushroom soup and 1/2 cream of chicken soup.  :tup:

Instead of chicken you can also fry meatballs and put in the soup with rice.
You can't beat crock pot meals if you're short on time in the evenings. Okay, I'll go away now...
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: 7mmfan on June 07, 2016, 08:20:54 AM
If quick and easy is your true goal, you can't beat meal prep man. Take an hour or two on a Saturday or Sunday evening and cook 2 or 3 different meals in bulk sizes and then package them for individual use. My freezer is full of them and it makes life so much easier.

Once a month or so I cook a giant batch of spaghetti and then vacuum seal it into meal sized portions. Its great to grab a couple out for dinner, or bring one to work for lunch. Same goes for chili. Huge batch, and then get yourself a bunch of the pint sized mason jars. Fill them to a half inch from the top, screw the lid on, throw in the freezer. I have 10 jars in there right now. Makes for great hunting meals too during the season. Its already frozen, keeps in the cooler great for a week +

At the beginning of any given week I will also grill 6 or 8 chicken breasts/thighs or a couple pounds of elk steaks. I can add them to some pasta and pesto for a quick evening meal, or just to chopped veggies and romaine for a great salad.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Cascade on June 07, 2016, 08:27:46 AM
frozen salmon patties from costco.  Throw them on the grill for 6 minutes serve on a bun with sliced tomatoes.  quick, easy, no cleanup.  Just did it last night and the kids enjoy them too.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: C-Money on June 07, 2016, 09:10:07 AM
Cut up some steak into stew size chunks and soak in teriyaki marinade overnight/all the next day. Toss the steak and marinade into the oven for 20 minutes or so, or until cooked to your liking. While the steak is baking, boil some elbow noodles, and make up your favorite brown gravy. Toss the steak & gravey on the noodles and follow up with a splash of teriyaki sauce... :drool: I made this for the first time years ago when we brought our first kiddo home from the hospital. I remember wife being a little skeptical of my concoction, but it has grown into a regular meal around our place.
 
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: elkaholic123 on June 07, 2016, 09:10:18 AM
The tuna bagel sounds good...I'll try that....most of the rest is a regular around my house  :chuckle:

The tatertot casserole sounds interesting...what all do you put in it?
Ground beef and onions, bag of tater tots, sliced mushrooms (I like fresh) can of sweet corn (drained) cream of mushroom soup thinned down with milk, and cheese on top is how I make it
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: RadSav on June 07, 2016, 09:18:36 AM
This time of year with the favored Vidalia onions...Mix diced bear ham , diced onion, two cans of Bush's black eye peas, a little salt and pepper to taste.  Toast some bread and spoon beans over the top.  Takes less than 15 minutes for one of the favorite meals around this house.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: magnanimous_j on June 07, 2016, 09:19:25 AM
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
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: dmv9 on June 07, 2016, 09:26:33 AM
Don't forget bean and cheese burritos
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: dmv9 on June 07, 2016, 09:27:46 AM
Pita pizzas, just stick them in the oven (350 for a few minutes till the cheese bubbles) with your favorite sauce, cheese and veggies. The nice thing is that they are individualized.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: runamuk on June 07, 2016, 09:45:23 AM
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 :chuckle:

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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: RadSav on June 07, 2016, 10:02:35 AM
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!
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2016, 10:18:55 AM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: gilroym on June 07, 2016, 11:34:44 AM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: RadSav on June 07, 2016, 11:51:22 AM
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!
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 07, 2016, 12:17:38 PM
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
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 07, 2016, 12:30:06 PM
Great ideas guys.... keep them coming  :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Alchase on June 08, 2016, 07:38:25 PM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 08, 2016, 09:42:24 PM
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 :chuckle:

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.  :o. But hey she likes it.  :chuckle:

Quad fire I think your recipe sounds good.  :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 08, 2016, 09:46:55 PM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Badhabit on June 08, 2016, 10:06:10 PM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Mark Brenckle on June 09, 2016, 07:53:27 AM
  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...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Cascade on June 09, 2016, 08:02:39 AM
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!
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 09, 2016, 08:15:00 AM
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/
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Southpole on June 09, 2016, 08:27:44 AM
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.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: JakeLand on June 10, 2016, 05:45:56 AM
*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  :o
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 10, 2016, 06:00:48 AM
Breakfast for dinner.  Make enough pancakes/waffles to freeze or keep in deli drawer, then pop in toaster.  Nuke some Jimmy Dean brown and serve sausages.  Those Ore-Ida Crispy Crowns are done in a frying pan in about 5-7 minutes.

One pan. One plate, plus eating plates/utensils. About 10-15 minutes total time, not counting the original pancake/waffle breakfast.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 12, 2016, 05:36:34 PM
Got another idea I'm trying right now...took some marinara in a pan and threw some meatballs in it then out them on hotdog buns with mozzarella cheese on top then broiled them...pretty tasty meatball subs  :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 12, 2016, 07:33:52 PM
Just canned 7 quarts of chili verde plus dinner.  9 pounds of pork butt.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/puerco-con-chile-verde-recipe.html

That's 8 dinners for about $40 for the main course.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: gilroym on June 13, 2016, 09:27:09 AM
Salisbury steak

meat patty

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Sauce

2 pack of brown gray mix
2 cups water
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Mix together the ingredients for the meat patty together then grab a hand full and roll it into a ball then press them out I use a little round sauce to make the patty even then pan fry them in a little butter.  While your frying the patties mix the sauce ingredients together and once the patties are nice and browned add the sauce and let it thicken on low. I cook in a large cast iron skillet for best results. serve on some garlic mashed potatoes this takes under 30 minutes to prep and serve.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: RadSav on June 13, 2016, 09:33:28 AM
Make enough pancakes/waffles to freeze or keep in deli drawer, then pop in toaster. 

Before my pup passed we had a rough time getting pills down her throat.  The tumor had effected the ability to get her mouth open enough for me to get my hand down there.  She absolutely LOVED pancakes!!  So I bought frozen pancakes by the bag from Winco. Didn't expect much from those as I hate Egos.  Those Winco hotcakes are awesome!  We now keep a bag of each flavor in the freezer for those quick "breakfast for dinner" occasions.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 13, 2016, 02:04:54 PM
I didn't know this until recently, but they make frozen rice that you just microwave for 5 minutes.  Quick, easy and no pans to boil over or clean up  :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 13, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
Get to your nearest Asian grocery store and pick up a rice cooker.  No easier and quicker way.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 13, 2016, 02:21:28 PM
Get to your nearest Asian grocery store and pick up a rice cooker.  No easier and quicker way.

I don't think we have those here
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 13, 2016, 02:23:19 PM
Add one to your next Amazon.com order.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Mark Brenckle on June 13, 2016, 07:58:04 PM
Salisbury steak

meat patty

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Sauce

2 pack of brown gray mix
2 cups water
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Mix together the ingredients for the meat patty together then grab a hand full and roll it into a ball then press them out I use a little round sauce to make the patty even then pan fry them in a little butter.  While your frying the patties mix the sauce ingredients together and once the patties are nice and browned add the sauce and let it thicken on low. I cook in a large cast iron skillet for best results. serve on some garlic mashed potatoes this takes under 30 minutes to prep and serve.

 :tup:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: fish vacuum on July 04, 2016, 12:50:01 AM
Taco salad. Ground venison/beef, taco seasoning, Fritos, salad, and cheese.
Meat, veggies, pasta. Toss some leftover chicken and frozen peas in with some pasta-roni.
Tater tots casserole. I made a big one two nights ago and still have some in the fridge. Ground venison/beef, mushroom soup, green beans, tater tots.
Soup! I love soups! You can make it from scratch, buy frozen bags that just require water, or buy the dehydrated stuff like bear creek and then add leftover meat and frozen veggies.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on July 04, 2016, 01:15:10 AM
Crock pot is your friend.
Cook a pork butt and shred.  Then you can make pulled pork sandwiches by adding new sauce and buns. Next night you can do tacos or burritos.
Cook a whole chicken and strip off bones. You can again do tacos or burritos.  You can also use the meat for salads or soup. We also use it to make pot pie.
Home made soups in the crock pot. Navy bean, split pea etc
Ham steaks from Costco
Package of biscuits. Roll flat. Add shredded cheese and hamburger with manwich mix. Close like a calzone. Bake for 10-12 min.
Package of biscuits. Roll flat. Dab spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese. Close like a capstone. Bake for 10-12 min.
Beef stroganoff. Hamburger, sour cream and milk. Package of egg noodles.
Chicken pot pie. 4 Pie crust. Can cream of chicken, can cream of mushroom. Can of mushrooms. Bag of frozen mixed veggies (2 pie plates put Christ in bottom.beans corn carrots) shredded chicken. Cook veggies,drain. In big bowl mix ingredients, can add seasoning ie thyme etc. May need extra can of cream of.... In pie plate put bottom crust. Split mix. Add top crust. Bake til bubbly. Freeze other.
Brats or burger patties on the grill
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: RadSav on July 04, 2016, 04:41:24 AM
Salisbury steak

meat patty

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Sauce

2 pack of brown gray mix
2 cups water
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Mix together the ingredients for the meat patty together then grab a hand full and roll it into a ball then press them out I use a little round sauce to make the patty even then pan fry them in a little butter.  While your frying the patties mix the sauce ingredients together and once the patties are nice and browned add the sauce and let it thicken on low. I cook in a large cast iron skillet for best results. serve on some garlic mashed potatoes this takes under 30 minutes to prep and serve.

 :tup:

Looks more like a brown gravy Loco Moco than Salisbury steak.  Just need a few eggs on top!
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: chester on March 24, 2017, 06:52:59 AM
Bumping in case anyone has new ideas!


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Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: runamuk on March 24, 2017, 07:31:23 AM
I didn't know this until recently, but they make frozen rice that you just microwave for 5 minutes.  Quick, easy and no pans to boil over or clean up  :tup:

Rice is about the only grain I can eat.  I cook a big soup pot of rice, then put it in freezer bags and freeze much cheaper than buying the frozen stuff.
Being a one person household and always having cooked for 4+ people, I freeze a lot of meals cheaper and better than the stuff you buy.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 24, 2017, 07:37:20 AM
If you want quick and easy rice.  Nothing beats a dedicated rice cooker, IMO, if I had not already mentioned it upthread.  Set it and forget it.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: syoungs on March 24, 2017, 08:14:50 AM
I'll second that, I loved my rice cooker, worked great for vegetables and stuff as well.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 24, 2017, 08:18:47 AM
I cook for two. After I shop on the weekends, I'll sous vide two large chicken breasts to use later in the week. Usually one on salad, maybe one on pasta, or toasted chicken sandwiches.

At Costco, they sell a two tub Indian vindaloo and coconut curry. I usually buy one of those and a package of the mini naan bread. I get crab claw meat at Winco for around $8 and mix it in either, or use a large chicken breast - heat and serve.

Jalapeno and garlic-stuffed Olives with vodka.

Crab salad
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Carl on March 24, 2017, 08:39:36 AM
I just found this post and read several pages.  I had to stop because all I can think about now is food!  (But not before taking some notes on things to try...)  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Angry Perch on March 24, 2017, 09:21:56 AM
I cook for two. After I shop on the weekends, I'll sous vide two large chicken breasts to use later in the week. Usually one on salad, maybe one on pasta, or toasted chicken sandwiches.

At Costco, they sell a two tub Indian vindaloo and coconut curry. I usually buy one of those and a package of the mini naan bread. I get crab claw meat at Winco for around $8 and mix it in either, or use a large chicken breast - heat and serve.

Jalapeno and garlic-stuffed Olives with vodka.


Crab salad

That's staple at our place!


What do you want for dinner Babe, grapes or olives?! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jennabug on March 24, 2017, 09:34:35 AM
Some of our go-to weekday meals are

Spaghetti and meatballs
Chorizo egg scramble
Sausage and veggies, oven roasted
Pork chops and veggies
Crab (pre-cooked steam for 15 minutes)
Stuffed peppers
Grilled sandwiches and soup

Also interested in what other people are cooking for dinner. ;)
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 24, 2017, 09:55:24 AM
Oh yeah, omelettes, too.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Mark Brenckle on March 24, 2017, 10:45:46 AM
Some of our go-to weekday meals are

Spaghetti and meatballs
Chorizo egg scramble
Sausage and veggies, oven roasted
Pork chops and veggies
Crab (pre-cooked steam for 15 minutes)
Stuffed peppers
Grilled sandwiches and soup

Also interested in what other people are cooking for dinner. ;)
  Can you please post your stuffed pepper recipe?  :)
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 24, 2017, 11:06:59 AM
If you want an easy one, make some Zatarain's Dirty Rice and stuff that in the peppers and bake.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: dwils233 on March 24, 2017, 02:56:18 PM
I can't believe no one has said taco soup yet. It's all canned stuff, seasoning packets and ground meat. Easy and plenty for leftovers
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 24, 2017, 03:04:16 PM
We just bought an electric pressure cooker.  Throw all your favorite soup ingredients in there and 20 minutes later you got soup.  Noodles need to be cooked separately though.  If you want something unusual, google "Hot Dog Soup".  That was a new one.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: cougforester on March 24, 2017, 03:27:21 PM
Grab some thawed elk burger, and mix it up with your favorite seasonings in a big bowl and pan fry it. Lately I've been using salt, pepper and Greek seasoning, and for an added bonus I throw some mozzarella cheese in there, so it melts as the meat is cooking. Takes about 8 minutes to cook.

I cook 2-4 pounds at a time while doing this, have meals for a couple days, and then add some Spring Green salad mix to the plate as well. Don't need a bun at all! Pretty healthy, minus the cheese I guess, quick and super tasty.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: merkaba93 on March 24, 2017, 03:34:48 PM
It's like you all are speaking a differently language. Simple, Easy, Quick. I don't understand these words.  ;)
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: 2labs on March 24, 2017, 03:56:36 PM
Elk or venison burger stuffed in a muffin pan, big hunk of pepper jack in the middle.
BBQ or bake, really good,easy
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Angry Perch on March 24, 2017, 04:16:05 PM
It's like you all are speaking a differently language. Simple, Easy, Quick. I don't understand these words.  ;)

Come to the dark side!

Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Angry Perch on March 24, 2017, 04:17:14 PM
Elk or venison burger stuffed in a muffin pan, big hunk of pepper jack in the middle.
BBQ or bake, really good,easy

Yum. Meat cupcakes. How about mashed potato frosting!

(I've done it. It's good!)
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 24, 2017, 04:19:44 PM
It's like you all are speaking a differently language. Simple, Easy, Quick. I don't understand these words.  ;)

Come to the dark side!


:chuckle:

:puke:

:chuckle:
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: merkaba93 on March 24, 2017, 05:08:21 PM
It's like you all are speaking a differently language. Simple, Easy, Quick. I don't understand these words.  ;)

Come to the dark side!

Ha, touché
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: NOCK NOCK on March 24, 2017, 08:40:09 PM
Quickie Stroganoff

1lb venison burger, crumble browned and spiced to your pleasure
1 tub sour cream
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Mix all together and heat, serve over noodles.    MMMMM one of our hunt camp favs.
Title: Re: Simple dinner ideas
Post by: jennabug on March 24, 2017, 08:54:37 PM
Elk or venison burger stuffed in a muffin pan, big hunk of pepper jack in the middle.
BBQ or bake, really good,easy
That sounds delicious!

  Can you please post your stuffed pepper recipe?  :)
We actually don't have a recipe.  Usually a mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), egg, breadcrumbs, onion, and whatever else sounds good.  I always have to google the temperature and time for typical stuffed peppers.

It's like you all are speaking a differently language. Simple, Easy, Quick. I don't understand these words.  ;)
I've been reading your posts, which look delicious and inspirational.  :tup: I hope to try some of your ideas soon. 
Also, that reminds me of a sign that a friend of mine had "If we are what we eat, I'm fast cheap and easy."  :chuckle:
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