https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:24:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207952 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:25:06 +0000 yoursilverlining 207952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since it's summer, what about lighter dinners? Non-lettuce salads: kale, bok choy, napa cabbage, spinach and other non-lettuce greens. Mix in fresh fruits and light dressings, avocado, nuts, grilled meats, etc.</p> <p>Fresh fish tacos (grilled or broiled white fish, not fried) or shrimp tacos with avocado, cilantro, cabbage and onions. Use warmed corn tortillas instead of the premade fried shells for healthier, fresher type tacos. </p> <p>We like this recipe in the summer too: </p> <p><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chinese-napa-cabbage-salad/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chinese-napa-cabbage-salad/</a><br /> Great with grilled chicken, or to use up leftover chicken.</p> <p>Premade mahi mahi burgers (we get ours at BJ's), and make (or buy) pineapple salsa to go on them. Salmon burgers - great grilled. Grill up some veggies for the side dish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207894 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:01:51 +0000 StrawberryBee 207894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dittos on skinnytaste! I made this quick skillet steak with mushrooms and onions and it was fabulous: <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/quick-skillet-steak-with-onions-and.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/quick-skillet-steak-with-onions-and.html</a></p> <p>I also love her asian glaze drumsticks (bonus: chicken legs cost less than breasts or tenders): <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/asian-glazed-drumsticks.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/asian-glazed-drumsticks.html</a> (though the ingredient list is somewhat long, I usually have most of these items in the house and only have to get the legs, scallions, and fresh ginger)</p> <p>Pinned for the menu for this week is penne rosa with chicken, made with greek yogurt instead of cream. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm hoping it's good!: <a href="http://backtoherroots.com/2012/03/20/penne-rosa-with-shrimp/" rel="nofollow">http://backtoherroots.com/2012/03/20/penne-rosa-with-shrimp/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207880 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:48:07 +0000 mediagirl 207880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crockpots are the way to go, in my opinion. Especially when you're a mom. My new favorite is making french dip sandwiches in the crockpot. I just googled a recipe online and used what I had in the house. If I didn't have something in the recipe, I didn't sweat it, it's just a marinade at that point.</p> <p>I also made tuna noodle casserole the other day. I forgot how easy and good that meal is!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207876 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:42:22 +0000 Pancakes 207876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last night we had quesadillas with shredded rotisserie chicken, pepperjack cheese, and thinly sliced peaches. Dip in 1/2 c greek yogurt+1 tsp honey+ 1/4 tsp lime juice. Really good and really easy. I get most of my recipes these days from Cooking Light (this one included).</p> <p>ETA--Even my currently picky 15 month old ate this one up! Win! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207857 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:18:55 +0000 prettylizy 207857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go to lately is chicken breasts marinated in honey Dijon salad dressing, just cooked on the grill. Then I take whatever veggies we have in the fridge in a big ziplock w salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic, and grill those too. Typical veggies include asparagus, zucchini, portobello mushrooms,mehole onions (skinned w top and bottom cut off) peppers. It's delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207846 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:07:50 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 207846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love to put some chicken on the grill, cut an orange and squeeze the juice over it while it's cooking. Then put the chicken in a salad with sliced mandarins, pecans or walnuts, cherry tomatoes, cheese, and cesear dressing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207843 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:03:47 +0000 Smurfette 207843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you ever looked at skinnytaste.com? Everything I have made from there is really good and easy to make. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207834 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:37:05 +0000 heffalump 207834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is very easy. Chicken tacos in the slow cooker. Put chicken in and put in some garlic and paprika, things that are always in my house anyway. Cover with salsa and cook on low about 8 hours then shred. You still have to buy all the taco fixings, but we usually just get the shells and some cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-meal-ideas#post-207825 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:14:40 +0000 DillonLion 207825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need some new recipes! The healthier and shorter the ingredient list, the better. I don't mind lots of steps, I just don't want to buy 30 ingredients at the store for one recipe.</p> <p>Anyone have any recipes to share? I'm totally out of creative ideas. </p>