https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838717 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:39:25 +0000 gingerbebe 1838717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Slow Cooker Gyro Meat<br /> Serves 4-6</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p>1 pound ground beef (85% lean is good) or lamb<br /> 1 teaspoon salt<br /> ½ teaspoon black pepper<br /> 1 teaspoon dried oregano<br /> 1 tablespoon paprika<br /> ½ teaspoon cumin<br /> 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)<br /> ½ cup onion, very finely minced (or 2 tablespoons onion powder)</p> <p>Directions</p> <p>1. Mix all of the ingredients until really well incorporated. Form into a ball or a loaf. Can freeze at this point if you want.<br /> 2. Place the meat in your crock and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.<br /> 3. Cool meat on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Slice thin.<br /> 4. Serve with pita bread, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, Greek Yogurt Sauce, and hot sauce. </p> <p>Notes:<br /> • You can just cook the meat mixture in a frying pan and have crumbled beef gyros instead of the sliced gyro meat if you’re in a rush. It will have the same flavor, but the texture will obviously be a little different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838704 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:37:06 +0000 gingerbebe 1838704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fauxagna a.k.a. The Fastest Lasagna Ever<br /> Serves 6-8</p> <p>‘Nuff said.</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p>1 bag frozen cheese ravioli (25oz bag)<br /> 2 cups shredded mozzarella (i.e. 1 small bag)<br /> 1 jar marinara sauce (about 24-26oz)<br /> 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese</p> <p>*Optional: Use any of your favorite add-ins like:<br /> 1 pound of cooked Italian sausage or ground beef<br /> 1 box of frozen spinach, thawed and drained<br /> 2 cups of your favorite veggies</p> <p>Directions:</p> <p>1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray or lightly grease a 9x13 pan.<br /> 2. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce across the bottom of the pan.<br /> 3. Place one even layer of frozen ravioli in the pan. Top with half your add-ins, if using any, ½ of the remaining sauce, and half the cheese.<br /> 4. Repeat for a second layer.<br /> 5. Spray one side of a piece of foil to prevent the cheese from sticking. Cover pan in foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 15 minutes to melt and brown the cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.</p> <p>Recipe Remix: Variations<br /> • Use 2 cups chopped leftover chicken and some thinned out alfredo sauce (just add a splash of milk or water) mixed with some pesto for a creamy, rich change up!<br /> • Try a few dollops of goat cheese in between the layers with spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and a can of chopped artichoke hearts for a fancy vegetarian version.<br /> • You can freeze an extra pan of this (uncooked) for another time. Just wrap it in plastic wrap, then foil, and thaw overnight before baking. Might need to add a few extra minutes to cook time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838608 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:05:19 +0000 MrsB2012 1838608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>commenting to follow! I have this recipe pulled up to do later this week. It's so quick, easy, and tasty! </p> <p><a href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/lime_grilled_chicken_breasts_with_avocado_salsa.php#.Up_oB-p7AOI.email" rel="nofollow">http://www.canadianliving.com/food/lime_grilled_chicken_breasts_with_avocado_salsa.php#.Up_oB-p7AOI.email</a></p> <p>We do it over a bed of spaghetti or with a salad or something on the side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838575 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:50:44 +0000 looch 1838575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: thanks for that sauce recipe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838532 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:28:03 +0000 gingerbebe 1838532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like double duty food too.</p> <p>We make chicken taco meat with 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 a packet of CHICKEN taco seasoning (I don't know why it makes a difference, but it really does), and 1 cup of salsa (we use those 8oz cans of Herdez salsa bc its the perfect portion). Throw it in the crockpot all day, shred, and eat. </p> <p>Usually we only eat half of the meat for dinner, so to the meat and juices left in the crockpot, we add a box of chicken broth, onions, celery, and carrots, a cup of frozen corn or canned hominy, and a small can of enchilada sauce and let it simmer for a few more hours - voila chicken tortilla soup or posole! We just add some crushed chips on top of our bowls with cilantro and avocado and a wedge of lime when its time to serve.</p> <p>The soup can just go in the freezer or fridge for a second meal or you can freeze the leftover meat and use it for another day. </p> <p>We also make a big piece of pork butt, shoulder, or country style ribs in the crockpot with just some salt, pepper, onion powder, a few bay leaves and a few dashes of Worchestershire sauce and let it sit in the crockpot all day. When we get home, half of it becomes carnitas for Mexican food and then the other half gets tossed with BBQ sauce for pulled pork. </p> <p>We made Mrs. Bunny's chicken parm bake and it was super delicious and easy! </p> <p>A really easy dinner I made last night for DH that looked fancy pants is something I call "Cheater's Orange Chicken." Bake a tray of frozen popcorn chicken bites in the oven according to directions and let them get crisped and then cool them down. Then stir-fry your favorite veggies until tender-crisp (bell peppers, onions, celery, carrot slices) and then add the sauce below and the chicken and toss together until the sauce is thickened. Serve over rice!</p> <p>All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce</p> <p>2 teaspoons cornstarch<br /> 1/2 cup cold water<br /> 10 oz. jar your favorite jam or preserves (approx. 1 cup)<br /> 4 tablespoons soy sauce (Reduce to 3 tablespoons if using popcorn chicken, since its already seasoned. Use 4 tablespoons if using raw/plain meat).<br /> 4 cloves minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder<br /> 2 tablespoons minced ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger powder<br /> 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon Sriracha<br /> *Optional: 1 tablespoon or more of vinegar for twang.</p> <p>Directions</p> <p>1. Whisk water and cornstarch together. Then add in the remaining sauce ingredients. Whisk together. If necessary, add a little water to the sauce to total 2 cups. Keep in fridge.<br /> 2. Use about 1 cup of sauce for every pound of meat.</p> <p>Our favorite jam to use for everyday stirfry is apricot, but plum works awesome too and I use orange marmalade with a little extra vinegar for orange chicken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838530 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:26:52 +0000 sweetooth 1838530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We make this crock pot chicken pretty often and are able to get several meals out of it. Tacos, Enchiladas, Nachos, Taco Salad, Quesadillas and Tortilla Soup. It's good to take a break from it though and not do it every week. Speaking from experience :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.mychocolatetherapy.com/2012/01/crockpot-chicken-tacos.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mychocolatetherapy.com/2012/01/crockpot-chicken-tacos.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1838511 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:15:19 +0000 autumnlove 1838511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the Skinny Taste Swedish Meatballs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835922 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:04:06 +0000 edelweiss 1835922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: um, that sounds AWESOME will make tomorrow thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835909 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:55:56 +0000 jedeve 1835909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: I made a pasta with crumbled sausage and corn and a dollop of sour cream, that melts into a sauce. So good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835907 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:55:01 +0000 jedeve 1835907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Texas Two Bean Soup from moosewood. Delicious and vegan: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/texas-two-bean-soup-19788" rel="nofollow">http://www.food.com/recipe/texas-two-bean-soup-19788</a></p> <p>Cream of chicken and apple soup from secrets of Jesuit Soupmaking: <a href="http://renidemus.blogspot.com/2009/10/cream-of-chicken-and-apple-soup.html" rel="nofollow">http://renidemus.blogspot.com/2009/10/cream-of-chicken-and-apple-soup.html</a></p> <p>Chicken Philly cheesesteak in the crockpot (definitely the best and also easiest crockpot recipe we've tried, @looch:) <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/slow-cooker-chicken-philly-sandwiches/" rel="nofollow">http://www.melskitchencafe.com/slow-cooker-chicken-philly-sandwiches/</a></p> <p>Two other favorites: </p> <p>Beet pizza. Roast and then slice beets. Put on a whole wheat pizza crust with feta and goat cheese and an olive oil/basil/garlic sauce. Drizzle with honey. Bake. </p> <p>Zucchini grilled cheese. Grate and sauté zucchini with garlic until jam like consistency, about 20 min. Put in the middle of a grilled cheese with cheddar and goat cheese. </p> <p>Can't go wrong with any of those, trust me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835866 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:28:24 +0000 edelweiss 1835866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>pasta with greens and crumbled sausage--this is my absolute go-to </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835829 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:06:04 +0000 youboots 1835829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/chicken-enchilada-quinoa-bake/540847ca-0e71-4f42-a01f-659b0e146bdf/?nicam4=SocialMedia&#038;nichn4=Pinterest&#038;niseg4=Tablespoon&#038;nicreatID4=Post&#038;crlt.pid=camp.UdO2gx2d9Ks4" rel="nofollow">http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/chicken-enchilada-quinoa-bake/540847ca-0e71-4f42-a01f-659b0e146bdf/?nicam4=SocialMedia&#038;nichn4=Pinterest&#038;niseg4=Tablespoon&#038;nicreatID4=Post&#038;crlt.pid=camp.UdO2gx2d9Ks4</a> I use rice instead of quinoa </p> <p>Don't judge me <a href="http://doitandhow.com/2012/07/10/best-ever-lemon-italian-shrimp/" rel="nofollow">http://doitandhow.com/2012/07/10/best-ever-lemon-italian-shrimp/</a> with rice and a veggie</p> <p><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Taco-Soup/Detail.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Taco-Soup/Detail.aspx</a></p> <p>One of my faves for fall/winter <a href="http://www.familyfeedbag.com/2011/09/balsamic-beef-and-root-vegetable-stew.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.familyfeedbag.com/2011/09/balsamic-beef-and-root-vegetable-stew.html</a></p> <p>The best ever risotto, no stir add anything <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/low-maintenance-risotto-00000000041571/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/low-maintenance-risotto-00000000041571/index.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1835746 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:07:06 +0000 night cheese 1835746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834270 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:23:04 +0000 Boheme 1834270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We eat this "thinner Mexican dinner" recipe once a week or so. Who knew a recipe from Men's Health magazine would be so good?<br /> <a href="http://recipes.menshealth.com/Recipe/a-thinner-mexican-dinner.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://recipes.menshealth.com/Recipe/a-thinner-mexican-dinner.aspx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834234 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:05:00 +0000 LuLu Mom 1834234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love carbs in my house so we do a lot of pasta dishes, casseroles, ect. </p> <p>On of our favorites is a "twist" on tator tot casserole.<br /> 1 cup instant rice (brown or white)<br /> 1 can of cream of mushroom soup<br /> 1 pound of browned hamburger or turkey<br /> handful or so of Colby jack cheese (or cheddar or whatever you have)<br /> 1/4 cup of milk<br /> some black pepper (to taste, we use a lot we love it)<br /> 1 can of green beans (optional, I usually make them separate on the stove, I like to mix in my DH the veggie hater does not)<br /> Top with tator tots</p> <p>Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or so until the tators are cooked and it's warm all the way through. I usually double and freeze one or use it for leftovers for lunch the next day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834050 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:38:44 +0000 Shutterbug 1834050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Enchilada Casserole from Cooking Light: <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/m/food/everyday-menus/quick-easy-beef-recipes/enchilada-casserole-recipe" rel="nofollow">http://www.cookinglight.com/m/food/everyday-menus/quick-easy-beef-recipes/enchilada-casserole-recipe</a></p> <p>Turkey Meatloaf (we top with BBQ sauce instead or tomato sauce): <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/moms-turkey-meatloaf-recipe.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/moms-turkey-meatloaf-recipe.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834049 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:37:17 +0000 looch 1834049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do pretty simple cooking, I thought the crockpot would change my life, but it's simply gathering dust.</p> <p>I do most things in the oven, last night we also had a salmon filet, but cooked on the grill in a foil packet. We always cook extra and make it for the second night...some ideas below:</p> <p>Night 1: Salmon filet/Night 2: Creamy Salmon pasta<br /> Night 1: Grilled Tbone steaks/Night 2: Steak Salad<br /> Night 1: Mexican pork tenderloin/Night 2: Pork noodle soup<br /> Night 1: Meatloaf/Night 2 Meatloaf sandwiches<br /> Night 1: Roasted chicken/Night 2: chicken salad sandwiches </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834045 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:34:00 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1834045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just did a fresh salmon filet. Sprinkled with Lemon pepper seasoning. Bake in a sheet at 400* for 10 minutes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834022 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 04:01:24 +0000 Grace 1834022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apple and cheese stuffed chicken breasts. Easy! <a href="http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/8546/apple-stuffed-chicken-breast" rel="nofollow">http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/8546/apple-stuffed-chicken-breast</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1834007 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:12:07 +0000 StbHisMrs 1834007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chicken and dumplings in the crockpot, and chicken and black bean enchilada rice bake - <a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/04/25/chicken-and-black-bean-green-enchilada-rice-bake/" rel="nofollow">http://picky-palate.com/2011/04/25/chicken-and-black-bean-green-enchilada-rice-bake/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833996 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:25:29 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1833996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crock pot<br /> (half tomato sauce/chicken broth base with black beans, corn, gren chiles, shredded chicken, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Topped with cheese, avocado, more cilantro, sour cream, and tortilla chips)</p> <p>Pulled pork (cooked in the crock pot as dry as possible, I don't like it very saucy. Pioneer Woman's Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork recipe is really good) with rice and grilled pineapple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833994 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:22:04 +0000 mrschickpea 1833994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH LOVES when I make honey lime cilantro chicken and its so so easy! Just cube up chicken in a wok and once cooked through, add honey and lime juice and it makes a thickened sauce. Add fresh chopped cilantro right before you dish it out! We eat it with jasmine rice and a veggie! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833989 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:12:28 +0000 cascademom 1833989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-Parmesan panko crusted chicken tenders<br /> -Parmesan fish<br /> -zucchini lasagna<br /> -turkey taco night<br /> -Swiss chicken</p> <p>We love cheese in our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833982 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:58:28 +0000 DigAPony 1833982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Skinnytaste! One of my faves is her salsa verde chicken--try that if you haven't yet! </p> <p>I also love this recipe from the pioneer woman, though it is only for a "splurge" night for us since it's quite fattening (but so worth it): <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pasta-with-pesto-cream-sauce/" rel="nofollow">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pasta-with-pesto-cream-sauce/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833959 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:19:16 +0000 simplyfelicity 1833959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything in the crockpot! </p> <p>Eta: this is the first time my phone didn't autocorrect "crockpot" to "crackpipe!" Score! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833951 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:06:28 +0000 MrsSCB 1833951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Skinnytaste! One of our easiest tried and true meals is an old Martha Stewart recipe. You sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and cayenne pepper and cook them in a skillet. Then top with a mix of avocado, red onion, and lime juice. It sounds SO simple but the spicy cayenne chicken with the avocado salsa just tastes so fresh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-tried-and-true-dinner-recipes#post-1833945 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:01:04 +0000 night cheese 1833945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband does all the cooking but we meal plan together and we're in a major rut. What are your favorite dinner recipes? </p> <p>We have no menu restrictions, so bring it on!</p> <p>And to be fair, I'll share one of our favorites first: <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/03/mexican-slow-cooked-pork-carnitas.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/03/mexican-slow-cooked-pork-carnitas.html</a> </p>