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Go to meals

Now that I have joined the ranks of 2U2, I am going to be taking back on the joy of cooking dinner ( we've been lucky to have my mom bring us food).

I am thinking crock pot meals are my best/easiest option that I can throw together whenever in the morning.. but am really open to any good, quick meals. 

Anyone have some favorite go to meals they would like to share?

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Re: Go to meals

  • My advice-  cook in bulk when possible and think about getting two to three meals out of basics like chicken (ie. chicken in a crockpot w/salsa can equal chicken tacos night one, chicken over rice night two and finally chicken enciladas night three)

    If you like going meatless at all, a favorite of ours which is SO simple

    Saute two bell peppers (I usually prefer a yellow and red) with an onion and a dash of olive oil.  Add a can of rinsed kidney beans and a can of tomato paste and 2/3 cup water. Cook down for about five minutes.  Add 2 teaspons cumin (if you have it handy) and a dash of salt and pepper.

    Serve over brown rice. 

    The flavors work really well together :)

     

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  • What great advice, thank you! I never really thought of cooking in bulk, but it's a great idea. The recipe sounds delicious and real easy too.
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  • I am not a measurer.... so if you need exacts, I may be the wrong person to offer advice.
    We love Cilantro Lime Chicken. 
    Marinate Chicken breasts (or pieces) in a ziploc with the juices of three limes, a spash of olive oil, and a bit of fresh cilantro.  IMO cilantro can be overdone so I get a bunch from the market and take two swipes off the top w/a knife.  I am guessing it's a half of cup. 


    Let it marinate for a few hours or overnight.

    Either grill, bake, or crockpot. 

    If you crockpot, consider shredding for tacos. Super yummy!

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  • With the left over cilantro (see recipe above), I make yummy fish tacos.

    I buy frozen filets from costco.  They have a good tilapia.  I back a couple of them.

    Flake them apart.  Place in corn tortillas w/cheddar cheese, tomatos, a dollap of sour cream and top w/cilantro.

    I like this recipe because most of it can be kept on hand at any time.  The fish is frozen and tortillas keep forever.... so when I have cilantro on hand, the rest is ready to go!

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  • Soups are always a good thing in bulk... We have a lot of the same stuff every week... Tacos some sort of pasta baked ziti soooo easy and warms up great. Or baked Mac and cheese got a great recipe also sooooo easy and good for a few nights. Saut? onions and zucchini in big pan then add a can of stewed tomatoes healthy and a great side 
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  • Thanks for some more ideas. The cilantro lime chicken sounds great for tacos, and I like the healthy side dish that was mentioned. I've got some grocery shopping to do.
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  • What has helped me is cooking in bulk and freezing.  If I am going to go to the work to make say a lasagna for dinner, I make two and serve one right away and freeze the other.  This cuts your cooking in half for the month  =) I also do crockpot atleast once a week for really hectic days.
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