https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:23:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802578 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:48:54 +0000 irene 2802578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: I love the breakfast for dinner idea! I need to try that when DH is traveling.</p> <p>These are the go-to recipes I make. I am tired of them but they are easy and delicious:</p> <p>Chicken Drumsticks<br /> <a href="http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/simple-baked-chicken-drumsticks-443758#activity-feed" rel="nofollow">http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/simple-baked-chicken-drumsticks-443758#activity-feed</a></p> <p>Korean roast chicken thighs<br /> <a href="http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/korean-roast-chicken-thighs-83203" rel="nofollow">http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/korean-roast-chicken-thighs-83203</a><br /> (I do marinate them in the morning inside a zip log for the whole day, and bake it in the afternoon)</p> <p>Korean sirloin<br /> <a href="http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/korean-sirloin-248577" rel="nofollow">http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/korean-sirloin-248577</a></p> <p>Pasta with Puttanesca sauce is also a big favorite at my house. I personally don't eat a lot of carbs so I don't make that too often. It is easy and delicious. This is the recipe we use but there are a ton out there:<br /> <a href="https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/linguine-with-puttanesca-sauce-108393" rel="nofollow">https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/linguine-with-puttanesca-sauce-108393</a></p> <p>Caramelized Chicken Wings... which i can't find the recipe this moment for whatever reason</p> <p>Then I roast asparagus or steam broccoli or green beans usually. Then I make a salad that taste the same day after day. Grrr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802358 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:23:02 +0000 IRunForFun 2802358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make this probably once a week, it's so easy and you can switch up what you add to it/serve it with: <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/red-thai-curry-sauce" rel="nofollow">https://pinchofyum.com/red-thai-curry-sauce</a></p> <p>If I want something really quick and easy I toss in some frozen shrimp and frozen stir-fry veggies and serve it with rice or rice noodles. Occasionally I will bake and shred chicken thighs and do chicken and broccoli with it. Yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802354 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:10:34 +0000 cnidaria 2802354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quiche is one of our favourites. We buy pre-made shells (although you can also just go crust-less if you want to reduce the carbs) and dump in whichever ingredients we feel inclined towards... usually some chopped onion, one or two veggies (broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, or spinach are our go-to veggies), sometimes a meat (diced cooked chicken, turkey, or ham work well), and a cheese. Add some beaten eggs mixed with milk to mostly top up the crust or pie plate and stick in the oven until lightly browned on top. I usually put the pie plates on a parchment paper or aluminium foil lined tray in case they bubble over, just to prevent mess. We'll often make 2-4 quiches at a time, eat one right away, and then freeze the rest for quick meals later on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802350 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:47:49 +0000 ValentineMommy 2802350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also do breakfast for dinner when I don't know what to make (which is frequently). It's easy and all the kids actually like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802261 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:28:36 +0000 travellingbee 2802261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AnnabelleG: made this tonight! Served with rice and a massaged kale salad. Delish! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802221 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:28:57 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2802221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was feeling super bored with all my usual recipes so this week I went hunting for some new ones. My meal plan for this week is now:</p> <p>-mushroom stroganoff with spaghetti squash<br /> -black bean quesadillas with Mexican quinoa (we’re out of rice so quinoa it is!)<br /> -garbanzo “tuna” salad sandwiches<br /> -roasted chicken quarters and red potatoes (one pan meal)<br /> -pea soup with grilled cheese (cheese toast for me for fewer calories) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802183 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:55:40 +0000 gingerbebe 2802183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Basically all the seasoning is suspended in a paste of starch and fat so when it hits the hot water, it thickens it up into a gravy type consistency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802182 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:54:00 +0000 looch 2802182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: Ok, I am not familiar with that style of cooking at all, so thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802179 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:51:12 +0000 gingerbebe 2802179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Its basically roux blocks. So you boil water, veggies, and meat until they're cooked through, then you drop the curry blocks in and stir until its all dissolved - it seasons/thickens everything up into a sauce. I find the S&amp;B curry blocks at regular grocery stores in the Asian section nowadays! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802176 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:47:02 +0000 looch 2802176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: If I asked you this before, please tell me...but the Japanese curry, does it come ready to use? I just noticed a tiny Japanese grocery store a few towns over and I want to pick some of that Golden Curry up to try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802169 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:25:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2802169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm Korean and my boys love rice, so we eat a lot of rice-based meals! </p> <p>I use this recipe as a base:</p> <p><a href="https://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/poultry-main-courses/crockpot-thai-chicken-thighs/" rel="nofollow">https://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/poultry-main-courses/crockpot-thai-chicken-thighs/</a></p> <p>I've done the crockpot version, I've done a stovetop version, I've used all different cuts of chicken, etc. But I always use coconut CREAM because its richer and gives you that thick Thai restaurant curry flavor and I add in a can of bamboo shoots and a bag of stirfry veggies. </p> <p>We also make Japanese curry using pork tenderloin cubes, potatoes, carrots, onions, and Golden Curry blocks in the Asian food section of the store.</p> <p>My boys pretty much adore miso soup, so I make a quick one with miso, broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, chopped frozen spinach or shredded napa cabbage or bokchoy with a box of tofu. We have this weekly with rice.</p> <p>Fried rice with mixed frozen veg, egg, and leftover bits of meat or ham.</p> <p>I do some no-boil pasta skillets:</p> <p><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/04/creamy-bacon-pasta-no-boil.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/04/creamy-bacon-pasta-no-boil.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/04/chicken-parmesan-skillet-pasta-no-boil.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/04/chicken-parmesan-skillet-pasta-no-boil.html</a></p> <p>We also do the normal taco night, pizza night (buy those pre-made crusts), or chili (well, more like chili mac for the kids with elbow macaroni). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802126 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:32:58 +0000 AnnabelleG 2802126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: Yum! We don't eat enough cous cous, good tip.</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: I also love chicken salad over greens. Rare tuna is a great idea, thank you!</p> <p>@Becky: Perfect in cold weather, definitely want to try this recipe</p> <p> @josina: Yum! I love one skillet meals, thanks for the recipe!</p> <p>@looch: prepared pesto is a good idea, makes everything tasty</p> <p>@Anagram: That sounds so good with the flank steak! Looks delicious and nutritious. thanks for the curry tip too! My kids love Thai food, I'm excited to try this</p> <p>@catgirl: Sounds great, thanks for the recipe!</p> <p>@jhd: breakfast for dinner, my favorite! I definitely don't do this enough</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: that does sound really easy, nutritious and tasty, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802112 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:05:01 +0000 LemonJack 2802112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AnnabelleG: This sounds easy and delicious!<br /> @Anagram: DH and I LOVE curry, but don’t make it much at home. I will definitely try this.</p> <p>One of our favorite quick meals is basically no prep at all. We keep frozen, pre-marinated salmon on hand and cook that, some cous cous, and a veggie or two. Makes for a healthy, quick meal.</p> <p>Another favorite is homemade chicken noodle soup. DH makes a big batch on a weekend and we freeze the extra for later. He always uses a rotisserie chicken and makes homemade stock out of the bones. If you have an instant pot, making homemade stock is super fast, and it tastes amazing! Obviously making it isn’t a weeknight meal thing, but when we make it on a Sunday we have it for dinner again later that week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802101 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:26:05 +0000 yoursilverlining 2802101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we do a lot of fish (mostly salmon) with salad because that comes together very quickly and easily and can be made in different ways (lemon/dill, BBQ, pesto, teryaki, etc.)</p> <p>Tuna and rice bowls (jasmine rice topped with seared rare tuna slices). Tuna steak literally takes 1 minute or less per side to cook, few minutes to sit and then slice. Rice in rice cooker takes less than 20 minutes and while it cooks you can cook the fish, prep a simple sauce for the rice (or just use soy), add some veggies</p> <p>Sweet potato hash topped with fried eggs. Easy to make with whatever veggies you have on hand. We usually do blank beans, sweet potatoes, onion, peppers, jalapeno pepper and then top with a fried egg. Can be prepped and made in less than 20 minutes. </p> <p>Chicken salad over greens (or as sandwiches). If you use a rotisserie chicken, super quick and easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802095 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:44:23 +0000 Becky 2802095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few chili’s/soups that come together quickly. I don’t usually cook on weekdays but if I have to these can be made quickly in the morning. </p> <p><a href="http://foodhero.org/recipes/quick-chili" rel="nofollow">http://foodhero.org/recipes/quick-chili</a><br /> <a href="https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2012/12/meatless-monday-with-martha-stewart-garlicky-kale-and-white-bean-stew/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2012/12/meatless-monday-with-martha-stewart-garlicky-kale-and-white-bean-stew/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802091 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:30:08 +0000 josina 2802091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: We do the roasted sausage also, love it with red potatoes, green peppers, banana peppers and onions, with salt/pepper and rosemary to season.</p> <p>This is a fav to make, everyone loves it, it's healthy, and super easy: (I use hamburger instead of turkey)<br /> <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2013/09/22/one-pot-mexican-skillet-pasta/" rel="nofollow">https://damndelicious.net/2013/09/22/one-pot-mexican-skillet-pasta/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802088 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:26:21 +0000 looch 2802088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I eat a ton of fish and seafood, so most of my recipes are for things like shrimp, tilapia, salmon or cod.</p> <p>If I am in a rush, I spread prepared pesto over a filet and then scatter halved grape tomatoes around it and bake in the oven. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802057 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:17:09 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2802057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: that sounds delicious 👌🏼 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802041 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:11:24 +0000 Anagram 2802041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>another recipe I've been using a lot lately (including tonight) is similar to what you posted but different enough you could do them in the same week.</p> <p>Marinade of balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard, minced garlic, and oil of choice (I use olive or avocado). Put in chicken breast (tonight I actually subbed flank stank and is was pretty awesome sauce) and marinate for as long as you can--I've done it as short as 20 min. I just make it in a giant ziplock bag, then add on the meat and mash around till its well covered.</p> <p>While it marinates, I prepare root vegetables of whatever looks good at the grocery store. Tonight I did a mix or red/purple/white potatoes and white/purple/reg baby carrots. I don't peel, I just wash and cube and only cut the tops off the carrots.</p> <p>Spread those on a jelly roll pan lined with parchment (you need an edge so the marinade doesn't drip in the oven), add the chicken on top and drizzle the reserved marinade on top of all the root veggies, bake st 425 for about 30-40 min till potatoes seem crispy (sometimes I have to take the chicken out first). Easy clean up because you just have to throw the parchment and ziplock back away.</p> <p>We housed all the flank steak, but this is the remains of our root veggies packed for my lunch tomorrow. Super delicious and pretty on the plate.</p> <p>[attach=2976/18/p3nnf1.450x600.IMG_3600.JPG] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802030 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:39:08 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2802030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Roasted sausage and veggies. Slice sausage and veggies. Drizzle with olive oil and season. I think cook for about 25 mins at 400... easy! Then I'll make rice or something. </p> <p>Big salad. Lots of greens. Chicken. Bacon sometimes. Cucumber. Peppers. Cheese. Seeds. Maple balsamic. </p> <p>Breakfast dinner. </p> <p>Spaghetti with meat sauce and steamed broccoli on the side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802029 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:36:10 +0000 Anagram 2802029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been making a lot of Thai curries lately. My secret is Mae Ploy curry paste, lol. I just do a super easy low prep version--</p> <p>1 can reg coconut milk<br /> 1 can light coconut milk<br /> -half a bag frozen onion/pepper mix<br /> -1 tbsp (sometimes more) curry paste--the red is our fave, but I make them all.<br /> -chicken breast cut against the grain into thin slices<br /> -squeeze of lime juice<br /> -a few shavings of fresh ginger </p> <p>I just throw the chicken in first and brown it on high heat and then throw the rest in all together and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through.</p> <p>Also, I make it so often, I riff a lot on the base recipe. Sometimes I add peas, sometimes broccoli, sometimes cubed sweet or white potato (usually in the yellow curry), sometimes I add puréed butternut squash into the red curry sauce. And sometimes I used ground chicken to make meatballs that I put down in the curry. It's al so good and so good for winter.</p> <p>I serve it over riced cauliflower or spaghetti squash noodles for a healthy but very hearty meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802010 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:11:36 +0000 catgirl 2802010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following along because I'm also feeling a little bored with our regulars. </p> <p>Though we have been making this a lot. We all like it and it comes together so quickly. </p> <p><a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-chili-taco-soup/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-chili-taco-soup/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2802007 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:53:06 +0000 jhd 2802007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our #1 go to when I can’t think of what else to make is breakfast for dinner. Lots of different options and we never get tired of it. Most often we do hash browns, scrambled eggs with lots of veggies, and bacon. Another favorite for my son is pancakes with fruit and turkey bacon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-dinner-recipes#post-2801996 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:09:41 +0000 AnnabelleG 2801996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting so sick of my go-to recipes, even though they're great. What's an old standby recipe you make for dinner? Something easy, nutritious and that you've made many times?</p> <p>I'll start: Mustard Chicken <a href="http://www.wittyinthecity.com/2011/08/man-pleasing-chicken/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wittyinthecity.com/2011/08/man-pleasing-chicken/</a></p> <p>Thanks! </p>