Favorite "Go To" Recipes

chickpea912

I've decided that I need to stop sucking at being a domestic goddess, so I'm going to attempt to at least THINK about POSSIBLY starting to meal plan or something.  Maybe.  We'll see.

I know there is a Meal Planning thread on Mondays, but that seems to be primarily a list of the meals you are making, with occasional links to recipes, so I will definitely go back and check some of those, but I figured, in the meantime, I'd LOVE to see some of YOUR favorite, go to recipes.  I currently have dinner in the crockpot, courtesy of curls.  I haven't had fantastic luck in the crockpot - DH seems to not like the way the flavors meld in the process, although we've had more luck with beef recipes than chicken ones.

Oh, and to throw a wrench in the process, we keep kosher, so I have to adapt recipes that include dairy with meat/chicken.

So, if you have a favorite recipe - either slow cooker or easy to throw together - I'd be eternally grateful if you posted it below.  TIA, ladies!

chickpea912

BrightEyes112 said:

Yaaay this is exactly what I need today. I have SUCKED lately.

We should form a club.  

kibean

Vegan-GF Lentil Soup. It is thick enough to be a meal if you eat it with some bread or over some rice. I love me some one pot meals too. 

The last part of the recipe says to take some of the soup and put it in the blender then add it back to the pot. I was tempted to skip this step the first time, but DON'T. That is what thickens the soup since there is no flour. Yum yum yum!

https://www.neighborfoodblog.com/2013/02/easy-vegan-lentil-soup.html

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nunzchucks

I always keep the ingredients for this pasta bake on hand. So simple in a pinch: https://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-timin-pasta.html?m=1


This chicken fried rice is easy to throw together: https://rachelschultz.com/2012/07/14/better-than-takeout-chicken-fried-rice/


Finally, this tomato basil chicken is going to be my new go to. Simple with just a few ingredients: https://menumusings.blogspot.com/2013/04/tomato-basil-chicken.html?m=1

bebemac

BrightEyes112 said:

chickpea912 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

Yaaay this is exactly what I need today. I have SUCKED lately.

We should form a club.  

"The shitty wives club." Where our husbands are hungry and sexually frustrated.

I'm in!

MrsCase1

I got one that should be kosher:

Put as many chicken breasts as you like in the crockpot. Get a bottle of Soy Vey Island Terriyaki (Trader Joes and most grocery stores.) You can use a competitor's island terriyaki but is HAS to be island (there is juice in there and not just salty terriyaki.) Pour half the bottle in. Cook on low for 6 hours.

Last 90 minutes through in some veggies that compliment Asian food. I usually use broccoli, carrots, snow peas, etc.

otter1103

I don't really have a recipe but my go to quick fresh meal fix is this:

Skirt or Flank steak seasoned with kosher salt, garlic and pepper. Brushed with balsamic vinegar and cooked to medium. Cook on grill or skillet.

Stir fry either green beans, asparagus or broccoli with a little bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper (splash of soy sauce if desired). You want the greens have a little crunch.
Add any combo of the following to the greens after they have softened and cook: water chestnuts, sliced portobello mushrooms, red onion

Slice steak into thin pieces and mix with stir fried veggies.

We have eaten it just like this many times and have also put it with brown rice too.

Best to salt cure the meat for a day or few hours if you can to tenderize it. Coat with kosher salt and put in fridge. Rinse before seasoning to cook. If salt curing, don't add additional salt prior to cooking.

eta: missed word

mrscbrad

Chipotle lime chicken thighs with Jamaican rice and beans. Amazing. I can't find the link but you should google it. It's a crockpot meal that should be Kosher.

chickpea912

Thanks so far - keep it coming!

The kosher thing, basically there is a separation between milk and meat. So I can't do stuff like beef enchiladas that has cheese - I can usually substitute or omit, but aside from that, and no pork or shellfish, it's not crazy.

MSUMands

I make something just about weekly that I threw together by accident. I called it "Crock Pot Chicken YumYum".

2-4 Chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot
1 jar salsa (any kind you like)
1 can corn
1 jar pinto or black beans (your choice)

Half an hour before serving, add a block of cream cheese to the slow cooker. Top with shredded cheese at serving if you're feeling adventurous.
Cook low 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours. 

I've made this TONS of different ways. I serve it over rice most of the time, but I've also added a can of enchilada sauce and cilantro, a can of cream of chicken soup, black olives, mushrooms, or make it more of a soup by adding 2 cans of chicken stock or water.

Always a hit!!

tbmadeamistake

I make this one so often I know it by heart, easier than looking it up!
couple lbs of pork shoulder (or dark meat chicken if you're kosker enough to not eat pork, my Israeli coworkers love the pork...)
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 packed brown sugar
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce or liquid smoke
spices to your liking (I add onion and garlic powder, some paprika, and some cumin)

Mix it all up, cook in slow cooker on low for 8 hours ish. 


ETA: easiest chicken ever: chicken boobs, italian dressing, crockpot.  Use as is over rice. Take out the chicken and use it to make anything with shredded chicken (tacos, nachos, quesadillas, buffalo chicken wraps, whatever). 

JNerd

chickpea912 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

Yaaay this is exactly what I need today. I have SUCKED lately.

We should form a club.  

mrsdbc said:

Me too. I was never taught to cook and all I knew was grilled cheese and sandwiches. My go to is sketti and tacos

KrystaJ said:

BrightEyes112 said:

chickpea912 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

Yaaay this is exactly what I need today. I have SUCKED lately.

We should form a club.  

"The shitty wives club." Where our husbands are hungry and sexually frustrated.

I'm in. I haven't really cooked in months (but DH did get lucky this morning).



I'm in! I don't cook and most times dines even do the dishes after.
So I should try to do something every once and a while. The easier the better- I tend to hurt myself while cooking and things rarely go according to plan.

Mztwilson

Beer cheese soup

1 can of beer
2 cans water
2 beef bullion cubes
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of onion
1 can cream of celery
1 lb velveeta
1 8oz package cheddar cheese.
1 tablespoon whorechestershire sauce

Put all ingredients in crockpot. Heat on high until velveeta is melted down and soup is creamy. turn to low and cook as long as you need or want to stirring occasionally.

This sounds like a weird recipe for beer cheese soup but it's amazing!

robbinrl

I've been really bad about cooking real meals lately too.

These too Betty Crocker recipes are really quick to throw together and are mostly from the pantry/freezer.

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chick-pea-and-tomato-curry/9a688017-52a6-4d71-8d91-4d2824065365

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/tortellini-minestrone-casserole/23b47da9-84e5-40dc-8a96-76cf105ce218

nunzchucks

@snuff9861 No tuna?

bebemac

Here's my favorite recipe:

1. Open bag and put burrito on plate.
2. Microwave on high for 70 seconds.
3. Eat!

hollygb22

I'm a big skinny taste fan

easy ones..

spinach lasagna roll ups..i make my own sauce but you could easily use jarred stuff

https://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html

I like this baked pasta too..i use chicken sausage in it..it makes a ton..we eat it for a solid 3 nights

https://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/baked-pasta-with-sausage-and-spinach.html

this is my favorite soup off her site

https://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/chicken-pot-pie-soup.html

I like the chicken santa fe too..we eat it over rice one night, as a taco filling the next, and over salad for another meal.

bebemac

ugabamafans said:

Chili Cheese Beef N Mac https://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/05/chili-cheese-beef-n-mac/

This is so good and so fast.  Homemade Hamburger Helper.

Holy crap this looks amazing. You seriously just made my day!

k2k2tog

I laughed way more than I should have at this.  Thanks!
Also, I would like to be a member of the shitty wives club.
~~MAJOR QUOTE FAIL~~
I'm most definitely in this shitty wives club. I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out what my go-to recipes are, and I think I've just come to the realization that I haven't really cooked anything decent in months. 

DH might have to join the shitty wives club counterpart though - shitty husbands club - 'cause he hasn't stepped up to take my place in the kitchen either. 

Thank goodness our cooking abilities don't actually say much about our marriage.

(Edited for formatting failure.)

DaisyHeadMayzie

Here are a few of our family favorites:

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

https://realmomkitchen.com/9318/oven-baked-chicken-fajitas/

Crockpot Chicken & Zucchini Bowtie Pasta

https://crystalandcomp.com/2012/08/crockpot-chicken-and-zucchini-bowtie-pasta/

Creamy Tortellini Soup

https://recipeswagger.blogspot.com/2012/08/creamy-tomato-tortellini-soup.html

Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken

https://life-as-a-lofthouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/baked-sweet-and-sour-chicken-with-fried.html

Pasta Bake (the picture on the recipe isn't right)

https://allrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-bake/Detail.aspx

I always add fresh mushrooms, green pepper & Italian Seasoning

Balsamic Vinegar Chicken

https://shellyheim.com/clean-eating-fitness-recipes/recipes/balsamic-vinegar-chicken/

Zuppa Toscana

https://www.tuscanrecipes.com/recipes/olive-garden-zuppa-toscana.html

shakeweights

chickpea912 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

Yaaay this is exactly what I need today. I have SUCKED lately.

We should form a club.  

@chickpea912 and @BrightEyes112 - I have a recipe sharing group on Facebook I could add you to if you want? It's people from all over the place that post new recipes and some of their favs. PM me if you want it - I can invite you by email if you don't want me to find you on FB. And for anyone else too, it's a fun little group of 56 people right now! 

SecondTimeinMSU

@lilnuz1 Thanks for the pasta bake idea. I have this jar of Alfredo Sauce that has been staring at me in the pantry for months since DS seems to hate white sauce for some reason. This sounds like the perfect way to sneak it past him.

Lakirat

Brinner (breakfast for dinner): I usually make hash browns, bacon and eggs. Sometimes the food makes it into a tortilla with avocado and cheese for a breakfast burrito.

Loco moco: Cooked and drained ground beef over white rice topped with gravy and a fried egg.

Pennies with Mac and Cheese: Hot dogs sliced into 'penny' sized pieces and a box of Kraft.

Teriyaki or Orange Chicken from Trader Joe's: They are super tasty and cook quickly. I usually boil edamame (soy beans) or steam broccoli/zucchini to go with them.

(Note: I don't have children yet, just a husband who is a picky eater )

caitb413

I found a veggie enchilada recipe on Pinterest and it's SO GOOD. It's a little time consuming, but making your own enchilada sauce really adds to the flavor (and is probably healthier). Unless you add salt or not use the low sodium veggie broth like I do.
https://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/03/black-bean-spinach-enchiladas.html?m=1

Another recipe I love to share is for roasted curried cauliflower. I know, not everyone likes cauliflower... But this is seriously delicious. You won't even know you're eating cauliflower. If using just 1 head of cauliflower I'll cook it covered for 15 mins and then uncover it and cook for 10-15 minutes. DH and I can eat a whole one by ourselves (yikes), but one is good for about four people as a side dish.
https://summertomato.com/roasted-curried-cauliflower-to-die-for/

bebemac

caitb413 said:

I found a veggie enchilada recipe on Pinterest and it's SO GOOD. It's a little time consuming, but making your own enchilada sauce really adds to the flavor (and is probably healthier). Unless you add salt or not use the low sodium veggie broth like I do.
https://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/03/black-bean-spinach-enchiladas.html?m=1

I have made these exact enchiladas and they are quite good! We use Las Palmas enchilada sauce; it is amazing! Sometimes we use red, sometimes we use green. They are quick to throw together and we top them with sour cream and chopped cilantro. Yum!

caitb413

bebemac said:

caitb413 said:

I found a veggie enchilada recipe on Pinterest and it's SO GOOD. It's a little time consuming, but making your own enchilada sauce really adds to the flavor (and is probably healthier). Unless you add salt or not use the low sodium veggie broth like I do.
https://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/03/black-bean-spinach-enchiladas.html?m=1

I have made these exact enchiladas and they are quite good! We use Las Palmas enchilada sauce; it is amazing! Sometimes we use red, sometimes we use green. They are quick to throw together and we top them with sour cream and chopped cilantro. Yum!

Ohhhh that would make them easier. I'll have to try that next time!

CoUnTryBB1

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/passover-brisket-i-think/ I am making this tomorrow but only a 2 pound brisket I always portion out hamburgers to keep on hand in my freezer. We have lots of roast sautéed and mashed veggies as sides with most meals.

bebemac

skamber said:

Taco Salads!

We just do beef with your regular taco seasonings and put over lettuce with all kinds of veggies and salsa and sour cream. Drooling

We do something similar! Brown beef, add refried beans and (lots of) cheese, sour cream, and baby lettuce and mix it up and sprinkle with Valentina hot sauce. Though now that gives me heartburn so I do not partake!

StephW3000

I'm in the shirty wives club too...my hubbie cooks 89% of the time. I also eat Kosher so I can recommend what we do for fast fast meals:

1. Crockpot recipes - we have an analogue timer so we can throw everything together before we go to work and it will turn on when it needs to. PM me for some fast recipes, we mostly do chicken thighs or breasts and add sauce of some sort. We throw together rice or 5 minute wheat pilaf stuff (sold at supermarkets, a really fast side dish). If we need vegetables, I throw frozen precut veggies in a pan and stir fry, or steam, or heat in microwave

2. Grill something on an electric grill - chicken breast with seasonings, salmon with a glaze, hotdogs, burgers, etc. serve with whatever works. If you need veggies, steam or microwave them and too with margerine

3. Lasagna: my favorite easy dinner. Use oven-ready lasagna noodles. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta or pressed cottage cheese, shredded cheese, vegetables. I can't remember how long to cook for or what temp. You can prep it before and freeze the whole lasagna (uncooked) and take it out the day you need it.

emack88

This is one of my favorite dishes and my husband likes it too. It's called tomato-spinach-basil risotto. Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & pepper
3/4 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine (I used pinot grigio)
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded & chopped (or equivalent amount of Roma or Compari tomatoes)
2 cups baby spinach
handful torn basil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and keep hot.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat then add shallot, season with salt & pepper, and then saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic then saute for 30 more seconds.
Add rice then stir to coat in butter. Add wine then stir until nearly absorbed by rice. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth then stir continuously until broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until nearly absorbed before adding more.
When there’s 1/4 of the broth remaining, add tomatoes then continue stirring. Add baby spinach and basil with the last broth addition then continue stirring. Stir in parmesan cheese then add more salt & pepper to taste.

bebemac

Artichoke Spinach Lasagna
https://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/20082/artichoke-spinach-lasagna

I use fresh spinach and the four cheese pasta sauce from Trader Joe's. This is seriously fabulous and the fresh rosemary is a nice touch!

bebemac

Chilaquiles Casserole
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chilaquiles_casserole.html

We top this vegetarian dish with sour cream and chopped cilantro. Makes for a good work lunch!

Cindy Thomas

Mztwilson said:

Beer cheese soup

1 can of beer
2 cans water
2 beef bullion cubes
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of onion
1 can cream of celery
1 lb velveeta
1 8oz package cheddar cheese.
1 tablespoon whorechestershire sauce

Put all ingredients in crockpot. Heat on high until velveeta is melted down and soup is creamy. turn to low and cook as long as you need or want to stirring occasionally.

This sounds like a weird recipe for beer cheese soup but it's amazing!

It sounds good. Can you smell/taste the beer? I am sure the alcohol cooks off, but my friend makes chili using beer but it smells like beer, too.

deepoceanmama

I make mulligatawny ALL the time, especially in the winter. Weird name, awesome soup. I use a variation of this recipe: https://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/13087/mulligatawny-soup-i

I don't add the heavy cream because DH is lactose intolerant and it's awesome and much healthier (and, bonus! Kosher) without it. I have heard you could sub coconut milk if you want the creaminess without the calories/dairy. I also at least double the recipe, as we eat it throughout the week. If you like spicy food like we do, you'll need a lot more curry powder. Season to taste, you know? Anyway, it's insanely easy and delicious!

chickpea912

Thanks everyone!  I'm glad that it seems that this is a topic that isn't going to be helpful ONLY to me, so I'm glad I brought it up

Feel free to keep posting recipes - I just tried this one last night, courtesy of @LilNunz1:

https://menumusings.blogspot.com/2013/04/tomato-basil-chicken.html

Made it last night for our special Friday evening dinner (we are Jewish, so this is when I try to make sure I actually make something), which was handy as I realized too late that I left too little time to make brisket, which had been the original plan.  Great over whole wheat pasta!

nunzchucks

@chickpea912 What'd you think? So quick and easy!

chickpea912

LilNunz1 said:

@chickpea912 What'd you think? So quick and easy!

@lilnunz1 Loved it. Really liked the flavor. So simple.

wimb01

@lilnunz1, I made the basil tomato chicken last night and it was amazing! @chickpea912, I have not personally made any of these recipes on this blog...but I figured I would share it with you since they are all Kosher. The blog is a friend of mine from my last BMB https://kosherfood101.wordpress.com/list-of-recipes/

nunzchucks

@wimb01 I wish I could take credit! I just love how simple it is!

lucreciac

I will preface this by saying I suck at all things domestic and really only started cooking in the last year - my hubby always did it. But these three recipes are idiot proof and always a winner:

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/2008_the_year_of_the_pot_roast/
Amazing pot roast - even my picky toddler ate it

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/marinara-sauce-recipe2.html
Super easy and perfect sauce

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/penne-with-turkey-meatballs-recipe2.html
I always add onion and garlic to make them extra yummy.

crossfitkiwi

I don't have any recipes to share right now but I do have a hot tip. A chef friend of mine recently showed me how he dices onions perfectly. It's basically this: https://www.sweetonionsource.com/dicinganonion.html but he does step 4 after steps 5 & 6.

Total revelation! Or maybe I'm just slow on the uptake with my onion skills...