Among the thousands of recipes in the hundreds of cookbooks out there, why do we always eat the same thirty dishes: hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza, pot roast, meatloaf, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, salad with iceberg lettuce, chicken soup, spaghetti with marinara sauce, pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon and eggs, turkey with dressing, tuna salad sandwiches, tuna casserole, bagels with cream cheese, muffins, cake, ice cream, pie, barbecue ribs, lunch meat sandwiches, cereal with milk, fried fish sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, potato chips, popcorn, soda pop, greens and cornbread, -- oh, wait, that's 32. Sorry. We may have a few family favorites based on our national or ethnic background(s), but that may bump the number up to, what, at best 100 dishes we always come back to. Are we, as humans, so afraid to try out new recipes that eating gets boring after a while? I know many people have to be careful what they eat due to medical or religious reasons or food allergies (I just happen to be allergic to tree nuts and eggplant [aubergines, for the UK and NZ TDKers out there]); barring medical or religious reasons or food allergies, who among us has gone out of our comfort zones to fix something that no one in their group of influence has even thought of trying -- and LIKED it? No recipes for catfish gelatin, please (even I'm not that brave); just something different from what you would ordinarily fix for your three hots for the day.
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What's for dinner?
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Can't help you there Vicki... I'm a very boring cook. Same basic things day after day. For me, I don't have many of the unusual spices many dishes call for and don't care to spend a good chunk of money on a whole can/bottle for 1/4 tsp only to find out I think the flavor is nasty. Also, so many recipes are for servings of 4, 6, 8 or more... and it's only me. So I tend to stick my tried and trues.
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Same old same old here too! I don't have a lot of variety in my diet. I would think WWM and AV's house's have a LOT of variety. Those ladies can cook! this begs another question, is it dinner or supper?
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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I love to try new things when I get the time to devote to doing it. I often just make things up depending on what I have on hand. Here is a recipe I made up last spring after looking at what I had on hand in the fridge and it was really good!
Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole al la Patti
• 1 large can of white meat chicken undrained (two if you like it really meaty)
• 8 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed or shredded
• 8 ounces cubed ham
• 8 oz sliced fresh Mushrooms (optional)
• 1 small bag of egg noodles cooked according to package directions
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• ½ brick of cream cheese softened
• 1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
1. Place noodles and chicken in a glass baking dish, along with the Swiss cheese, mushrooms (optional) and ham. Stir together the soup with 1 cup milk and cream cheese, pour over casserole.
2. Bake in preheated oven (350) until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Stir midway through.If you wanted you could do other vegetables besides or in addition to the mushrooms. Like French style green beans, asparagus or peas. This recipe doubles easily. Can also top with crushed potato chips to make a crispy topping.
Posted 4 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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i am always willing to try new things. living in a diverse city, i usually have the chance to taste it, at a restaurant before i am tempted to cook it. then i can look up the recipe on google. but the major deterrent is buy the large amount of "exotic" spices when i know i may not be using it after that meal preparation. Sigh. i guess it's easier and more affordable to stick with what you know!
Posted 4 months ago by kaits_mama #
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same thing here too..I don't want to buy rice wine vinegar for 8.00 if I am not going to use it again...
We do spaghetti, chicken, pizza, roast beef, pork in some sort, tacos, etc...boring..However, I am going to try Patti's yummy recipe..Wayne LOVES Chicken cordon bleu, so I have to try it.Posted 4 months ago by cricketsmama #
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I'm a picky eater, that's why I don't venture out a lot as far as food is concerned. But I will say, I've never said I didn't like something without trying it first.
Posted 4 months ago by HuddysMama #
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of course you guys know I love to cook - but now that I'm back working, I'm always looking for simple/quick..... have you ever made "lasagna" using ravoli?
Buy the "fresh" kind that comes in the refridgerated section - any flavor you like..... just layer sauce with cheese and the the ravolis (I usually get 3 layers out of a package)... end with sauce on top, and grate cheese over that.... no need to bake the ravoli first, just cover with foil and bake in the oven at 350 until bubbly and the top cheese is nicely melted, slightly brown (about 40-50 min)..... takes 5 min. to put together and is yummy!!!!!!!to kick it up a knotch, I add a sprinkle of fresh herbs (oregano, basie, thyme ) in between the layers, and for top cheeses I use fontina and parmeseana reggiano...... the ravoli usually contain some cheese themselves, so you really don't need a lot of cheese (or any at all) if you're using a cheese only ravoli - just on top! My favorite flavor is mushroom & ricotta ravoli, with Fontina and ParmaReg on the top only! EASY
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AV, see that is the thing about you and WWM, you are creative with what seems so basic! I love the ravioli idea! I am gonna get some at the store and give that a try! Sounds amazing, easy, and cheesey! YUM! Chili, cornbread and honey butter is a really winner this time of year beth! Oh and my crockpot is my best friend this time of year. I like to do simple things like chili, veggie soup and beef stew. YUM!
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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Ah yes, the crock pot ! A couple of chicken breasts and a can of cream of celery soup - dinner !
Plus - I'd like someone to cook for me once in a while. It would be such a nice treat.... *whine*
MC - on the dinner or supper question. I think it's a matter of geographic location. I grew up with it being called supper. My ex always called it dinner and said degraded me for calling it supper. I have switched to dinner only to avoid the hassel.
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We have wraps quite often. You can fill them with anything, depending on your likes and what's in the house. In the summer they are a great cold dish - leftover steak or chicken, chopped up, shredded cheese, lettuce or salad mix, ranch dressing or bbq sauce. In the winter, we wrap them up and give each side a few minutes in the fry pan.
Tonight we're having Mrs. O's (that's me!) chicken cordon bleu, very basic (although I'm going to try Patti's recipe above soon). Cooked chicken with thin slices of ham and lots of cheese piled on top and served on a bun. We'll have some salad on the side.Posted 4 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
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I love to cook!!! We rarely eat anything that is "ordinary". But, last night Mr. WWM informed me that I totally bombed with my attempt to make a Southwest dish out of leftover chicken!
Posted 4 months ago by WillowandWindismom #
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I made baby spinach sauteed in olive oil with with garlic and red papper flakes 2 days ago. No one ate it. Then I mixed it with whole wheat penne tonight and it was eaten. Go figure. I also served acorn squash. I'm all about the freah vegetables.
Posted 4 months ago by preciouskitty #
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Ooh, PK, that sounds yummy, I LOVE pasta and fresh spinach.
I like cooking too but I either have to be in the mood OR I have to have a nice occasion with friends around to jolt me into it. It's not much fun cooking when you live on your own. By the time you've cooked it, you're sick of the smell of it and you don't want it any more. (I don't eat much when friends are around either, but I do like to see them enjoying it -- if they do!)
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shephards pie brandi style ........1lb ground beef browned add 1/2 small onion chopped ....1 clove garlic minced .....
add on can of canned tomatoes (22 ounces) simmer for 20 min add 2 cans of green beans
you can either make your owm mashed potatos or buy the premade .....
in a baking dish pour yur ground beef mixture and top with mash potatoes sprinkle a bit of shredded mozzarella, and parmagian cheese put in oven at 350 till the chesses is bubbly slightly brown 20 minPosted 4 months ago by jinxedfairy #
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JF, I love Shepherds pie. I use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables in mine. I usually make it if I have made a leg of lamb or a big roast and have leftovers.
Posted 4 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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When I do preapare something more time consuming I ususally have a vegetable/s with rice/brown or wwheat/pasta and chicken or fish...I am not a red meat eater!(I have my fave spices on hand too.) I also enjoy turkey but don't make it often enough. Soups are great in Fall/Winter with nice crusty Whole wheat French bread and Cheese plus a side of Fruit or Veggie Pizza and fruit another evening. Crock pot cooking is also a good way to go in the cold and dismal monthes! Mmmm I'm getting hungry...when do we eat! Or...lets eat out tonight instead!!!
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Here is a good quick soup for the colder weather! It seriously is quick and easy and since the ingredients are either canned or can be frozen it is a great stand by meal.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
1 Pack of Johnsonville Italian Sausage (hot or mild or 1/2 of each. You can do 2 packs if you like it really meaty)
1 tablespoon dehydrated onions. (can use fresh or frozen onions too)
2 can of Rotel Tomatoes (whatever heat intensity you Prefer)
1 Box of Chicken Broth
1 or 2 Cans of Cannelini Beans drained (or other small white beans like Navy beans)
dash of garlic powder
dash of oregano
dash of cuminRemove the sausage from its casings and fry in a pot with the onions until done. Drain. Add rest of ingredients and cook 30 minutes.
I like to have this with cheese bread or garlic bread. Add a salad and you have a nice meal.
Posted 4 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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