https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-833156 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:28:46 +0000 NovBaby1112 833156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rsp213: that sounds amazing!!</p> <p>@mediagirl: DH will love this, he loves chick salad!</p> <p>@looch: mmm love salmon, thank you!</p> <p>thank you so much everyone! i feel like martha stewart and am ready to get cookin!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-833067 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:05:11 +0000 looch 833067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: It's a good base to add to a lot of things. I came up with it when I had opened a jar of pesto for a pasta salad, and had a ton left over. </p> <p>I also found you can freeze it in ice cube trays and then use it to flavor pasta sauce or pan sauce for chicken. It's really versatile if you think of it as a seasoning instead of a spread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-833054 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:02:29 +0000 swurlygurl 833054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Never thought of adding pesto to salmon! I've been trying to find uses for it besides pasta and sandwiches - I'll definitely have to try this </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-833049 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:01:49 +0000 Lindsay05 833049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Acckkk I should not have looked at this thread. YUM!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832976 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:42:46 +0000 looch 832976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is pesto salmon, three or four ingredients, if you count the olive oil to coat the pan.</p> <p>Swirl 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a baking dish. Plop salmon into dish. Spread a few Tbsps of jarred pesto over fish, arrange grape tomatoes cut in half around salmon and bake until fish flakes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832943 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:34:59 +0000 mediagirl 832943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is a chicken pasta salad.<br /> 1 box of pasta (rotini or bowties)<br /> 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped<br /> 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped<br /> 3 celery stalks, chopped<br /> 1/4 onion, chopped<br /> 1/2 cup mayo<br /> salt, pepper and dried cilantro to taste</p> <p>Mix it all together and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832889 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:24:42 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 832889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: It's basically 90% canned food but it's delicious :) Super simple supper </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832850 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:17:30 +0000 rsp213 832850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a super quick recipe we made up and has been a favorite since. This recipe isn't exact but it's very easy to add/subtract to it.</p> <p>You'll need:</p> <p>Greenbeans (enough for two people)<br /> Chicken Sausage<br /> Garlic (one or two cloves)<br /> Olive Oil<br /> Salt/Pepper<br /> Red Chili Flakes (optional)<br /> Rice Pilaf</p> <p>Cut the chicken sausage and greenbeans into bite size pieces. </p> <p>In a pan, saute the garlic in the olive oil for a minute or two and then add the chicken sausage until slightly cooked (but not browned). Add the greenbeans, salt &amp; pepper and chili flakes and stir, then turn down the heat, cover the pan and cook until the greenbeans are cooked to your preferred consistancy. Once the green beans are cooked, I turn the heat back up and give everything a few stirs and get the chicken sausage brown.</p> <p>Serve over your favorite rice pilaf! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832844 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:16:41 +0000 NovBaby1112 832844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: i could def make that! sounds simple enough</p> <p>@FutureMrsMcK: it looks redic amazing, i cant wait to try to make it...feel free to ship me some next time you make it ;) hehe</p> <p>@swurlygurl: love fish! that sounds healthy too!</p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: those both sound good!! thank you :)</p> <p>@NaturallyCathy: yum! thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832781 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:05:48 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 832781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: Here it is!</p> <p>-1 pound lean ground beef<br /> -Half of a yellow onion, chopped<br /> -1 can of Bush’s chili beans, mild sauce (or off brand equivalent)<br /> -2 cans of red kidney beans<br /> -1 can tomato sauce and 1 can of water <b>OR</b><br /> -1 can tomato sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes, and a dash of water <b>OR</b><br /> -1 can tomato paste and 2 cups of water<br /> -3 teaspoons of chili powder<br /> -1 tablespoon of salsa<br /> -1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)</p> <p>Drain the kidney beans and rinse them in cold water. Brown the ground beef and the onions; drain the grease. Combine all ingredients in medium to large pot and heat to low boil. Serve with corn muffins or over spaghetti. Serves 4.</p> <p>We're actually having this for supper tonight :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832756 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:58:17 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 832756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Super easy, not 100% healthy side dish:</p> <p>Canned or Frozen corn<br /> Drain the corn, rinse with cool water<br /> Simmer drained corn on stove top and add cream cheese<br /> Salt &amp; pepper to taste</p> <p>Corn to cream cheese ratio: 1 can- 6 oz cheese or 8oz for really creamy</p> <p>My shortcut Chicken Marsala:</p> <p>Campbell's marsala pack, need 2 (find it near spices and marinades)<br /> 8-16 oz mushrooms, pre-sliced<br /> Medium onion, chopped<br /> Pasta- spaghetti or bow tie<br /> 1.5 pounds chicjen tenders</p> <p>I like to chop the tenders into chunks. Sautee until cooked, use okive oil or cooking spray. Remove chicken. Sautee mushrooms and onions until onions are translucent and mushrooms are vrown, buttery looking. I don't drain the mushroom juices because it enhances the flavor. Add back the chicken and pour the marsala over. Simmer until sauce is warm. Pour sauce over the pasta. Do not add pasta to the mix or you risk dryness as the pasta soaks the sauce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832744 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:55:39 +0000 swurlygurl 832744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you like fish? It is SO easy and quick! I buy frozen fish fillets, and defrost them the day I plan to use them. Put any rub on them (or a little salt and pepper, lemon juice, anything really), heat up some oil in a pan (olive oil, coconut oil, butter whatev) then cook 4 minutes each side. I usually serve it with quinoa and a salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832743 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:54:53 +0000 lovehoneybee 832743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: It's seriously fantastic, and not hard to put together. I always double the sauce and filling, and bag up and freeze whatever's left over so I have it next time I want to make it. It's one of my very favorite meals--I make a big pan at least twice a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832741 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:54:17 +0000 jhd 832741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i also love using my crock pot. my easiest crock pot recipe is only 3 ingredients: chicken breasts, a jar of your favorite salsa &amp; a can of black beans. i usually put it on low all day while i'm at work and then the chicken shreds really easily. serve with tortilla chips. you could also top with sour cream or shredded cheese. YUM! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832732 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:51:08 +0000 NovBaby1112 832732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: ummmm that sounds absolutely delicious...and simple! thanks!!</p> <p>@Mrsbells: ooo yum! i love turkey and so does DH</p> <p>@Anagram: that looks amazing! thank you!</p> <p>@FutureMrsMcK: i am drooling. seriously. this looks amazing and i love me some enchiladas....gonna have to try this very soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832729 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:49:39 +0000 citymouse 832729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooooo and this one!! </p> <p><a href="http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/2009/06/garden-recipe-chicken-delight/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/2009/06/garden-recipe-chicken-delight/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832717 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:44:54 +0000 MrsBrewer 832717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: That sounds REALLY good! I think I'm going to try that with the pesto sauce! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832689 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:37:22 +0000 lovehoneybee 832689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OK, I know this may look intimidating, but I promise it's not hard, and the directions are easy to follow, and there's a HUGE flavor pay-off. I sometimes leave out the chicken if I want something vegetarian, and often skip the jalapeno (because I never remember to pick them up) but if I have them I throw in a little can of drained chilis (that you can get in the Mexican food aisle). </p> <p>It's got a kick, but I don't think it's particularly spicy as is (I add more chili powder to mine). </p> <p><a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-black-bean-chicken-enchiladas-with-pumpkin-sour-cream-sauce/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-black-bean-chicken-enchiladas-with-pumpkin-sour-cream-sauce/</a></p> <p>ETA: I also make a lot of sweet potato/butternut squash or (canned) pumpkin pasta. I peel, cube, toss in a little olive oil and S&amp;P and roast the sweet potato or squash (or just boil or microwave or steam them). Mash/puree. Heat a bit of garlic in a bit of oil in a saucepan, add in a bit of sage and garlic, mix in the sweet potato and a little bit of stock if you want, then stir in a little bit of heavy cream (until it's at a consistency you like). In the meantime, boil some pasta. Reserve a 1/4 cup or so of the pasta water. When finished, mix in reserved water into sauce. Toss everything together, and top with parm cheese. E loves it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832684 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:36:06 +0000 NovBaby1112 832684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meltini: andddd now im craving a meatball sub! thanks!!</p> <p>@NaturallyCathy: love chili! that sounds yummy, thank you!</p> <p>@MrsBrewer: that seems easy enough! love any crock pot reciepes, just throw them in and its done!</p> <p>@hellobeeboston: mmmmm love chick marsala! that recipe sounds really really good, and I think i could make it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832683 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:36:00 +0000 Anagram 832683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite quick meal is a version of pasta that I made up myself. It relies on some prepared foods, though, so it depends on how you feel about that.</p> <p>-I chop 1 zuchinni and 1 squash into teensy, tiny bits and sautee with some olive oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes</p> <p>-Then I add whatever meat I want (if I'm doing meat---sometimes we keep it all veg). For this I sometimes buy frozen meatballs (Target has a good organic version) or sometimes buy chicken cutlets and brown them beforehand.</p> <p>-Add the meat of choice to the sauteed veggies. In a seperate pot, boil your pasta of choice--I prefer angel hair. </p> <p>-For sauce, I either use the "lite" version of alfredo sauce that comes in a jar <a href="http://www.classico.com/light-alfredo-sauces/light-creamy-alfredo-pasta-sauce.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.classico.com/light-alfredo-sauces/light-creamy-alfredo-pasta-sauce.aspx</a> or I make a quick creamy pesto sauce using the Knorr packet and skim milk: <a href="http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1003855_17071_A_400.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1003855_17071_A_400.jpg</a> But the trick with the sauce is so use very little.</p> <p>-We like spice, so I always add in some "Kickn chickn" spice, along with garlic powder.</p> <p>-Toss it all together with some halved grape tomatos and enjoy. My husband doesn't even like zucchini or squash, and he really likes this. </p> [attach=2976/13/mnxi86.600x486.lemon-zucchini-pasta-salad-bowl.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832670 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:32:37 +0000 Shutterbug 832670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: ok that sounds yummy!</p> <p>We usually just marinate chicken breasts in salad dressing overnight in a ziploc bag, then grill them and cook microwave steam veggies. Easy peasy, but not very fancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832659 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:29:08 +0000 Mrsbells 832659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: turkey pasta bake</p> <p>All you need is pasta of your choice ( penne, or spirals work well)<br /> Ground turkey ( beef or chicken work too)<br /> shredded Cheese mix<br /> pasta sauce<br /> spices</p> <p>Cook the pasta<br /> Then brown the ground meat, add spices<br /> when its cooked at your pasta sauce<br /> mix in cheese<br /> then add in cooked pasta<br /> cover with more cheese and bake til its brown </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832652 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:25:31 +0000 citymouse 832652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our favorite meal is a crock pot meal!</p> <p>We dont have a name for it really... Sour Cream Ranch Chicken?</p> <p>1.5 Lb of Chicken Tenderloins or Chicken Breasts<br /> 2 Cans of Cream of Mush Soup, or Make Your Own<br /> 16 oz Sour Cream, or Plain Greek Yogurt<br /> 2 Dry Ranch Packets</p> <p>Mix all ingredients in Crock Pot and cook on LOW for 8 Hours. Serve over Egg Noodles, or Bow Tie Pasta, and with Steamed Frozen Broccoli! </p> <p>We love it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832644 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:22:24 +0000 hellobeeboston 832644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmm... i haven't been cooking nearly as much as I used to but here are a couple quick, delicious go-to meals:</p> <p>Chicken Marsala(my lower-cal version)<br /> chicken breasts (or turkey tenderloins)<br /> butter<br /> onion<br /> mushrooms<br /> marsala wine<br /> splash of cream if you feel like it</p> <p>cook the chicken breasts ( i usually slice them thinner) in the pan with a little olive oil, take them out, then in the already warm pan throw in a little butter, sliced onions, mushrooms - cook until soft - then put the chicken back in, some marsala wine, and a splash of cream if you want (doesn't need, but it helps) -- i usually serve over rice, with some vegetable (salad or roasted brussels, or steamed broccoli)</p> <p>we also do buffalo meatballs a lot. served over pasta, or we make meatball subs with sauce &amp; melted mozzarella.</p> <p>hmm, i'll try to think of some others.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832634 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:19:48 +0000 MrsBrewer 832634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, it's anything crock pot related! My favorite are BBQ Pork Sandwiches! All you have to do is buy a pork roast, I like one with a lot of marbling in it, and normally they are a pretty cheap cut! throw that in the crock put with some chicken stock (maybe 2 cups?) add some seasoning to it.....I noramlly do a little seasoning salt (Lawry's), garlic powder, and onion powder. and cook it on low for 8 hours!</p> <p>Normally the fat just falls off of it, and I fish those pieces out. Then I put the roast which is normally VERY tender at that point into a bowl, and I ladle out some of the chicken stock that it was cooking in for some juices, and just shred the meat. Then add in some BBQ sauce! quick and easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832627 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:16:41 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 832627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you like chili? My mom's recipe requires browning ground beef and onions then just heatin up the rest of the ingredients in a big pot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832615 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:12:28 +0000 Meltini 832615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my favorite fool-proof dinners is meatball subs. When DH is home we go all out and make the meatballs and the red sauce from scratch but when he is at work and I have a craving I will just put jarred spaghetti sauce (whatever kind you like) in a sauce pan with how ever many frozen meatballs I need and let it cook for about 20 minutes. The meatballs I buy frozen are precooked but check the package you buy for cooking instructions! While the meatballs are cooking in the sauce I preheat the oven to 375 degrees. After the meatballs are warm, place as many as will fit in a french roll, top with your favorite italian melting cheese and put in the oven until the cheese is melted. If you want more italian flavor you can sprinkle a little italian seasoning on to the sandwich before baking. We typically serve the sandwiches with whatever random veggie we happen to have that day. It's pretty hard to mess up and it is tasty, although it isn't super healthy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-dummy-proof-recipes-and-meals#post-832531 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:50:49 +0000 NovBaby1112 832531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a horrible cook, but I really want to start cooking more and making more meals so we can eat together as a family. Share some of your fool proof/easy to make meals with me so I can start being an awesome wife haha </p>