tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post1337994042507088155..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: The Supper DilemmaCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-77286050874843902822016-11-02T17:40:55.207-07:002016-11-02T17:40:55.207-07:00We bulk cook the main ingredients, and then mix &a...We bulk cook the main ingredients, and then mix & match during the week. For example, grill a giant batch of chicken & freeze. Have it with pesto & pasta one night, rice another night & some veggies. We also get Costco meatballs & have those with various recipes. I post my menu plans quite a bit. This week is a little strange, as we have leftovers from my parents being here:<br /><br />Monday - soup (Costco - I cheated), bread & salad<br />Tuesday - chicken enchiladas that my dad made before he left<br />Wednesday - leftover soup + a few other odds & ends (leftovers from our dinner out on Saturday, etc)<br />Thursday - looking like the last of the enchiladas & soup<br />Friday - I'll probably make risotto<br />Saturday - Sam & I will find something in the freezer. I'm guessing pizza<br />Sunday - ditto above<br /><br />We're pretty casual eaters & I have one super picky boy, so that makes it harderHawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-43988717769857354782016-11-01T13:38:54.127-07:002016-11-01T13:38:54.127-07:00That sounds a lot like our chicken and mushroom cr...That sounds a lot like our chicken and mushroom crockpot - will try it with a beef next time.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-30536702646083501262016-11-01T13:38:16.040-07:002016-11-01T13:38:16.040-07:00We do like spicy food and I have quite a good spic...We do like spicy food and I have quite a good spice cupboard. We often do those oven fried potatoes too. I make lots of stirfrys both with noodles and rice, love us a stirfry at least once every two weeksCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-9470378616091206662016-11-01T13:37:05.205-07:002016-11-01T13:37:05.205-07:00That is a good idea - I already keep my grocery li...That is a good idea - I already keep my grocery list there and will now keep my eye out for recipesCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-26983421942966901462016-10-31T19:53:15.012-07:002016-10-31T19:53:15.012-07:00Figuring out dinner/supper is such a chore. I try ...Figuring out dinner/supper is such a chore. I try to write down ideas for dinner in my notes section of my phone. That way I can reference the list when I need inspiration. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681111721765764568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-88274220510920813422016-10-31T18:38:14.485-07:002016-10-31T18:38:14.485-07:00I like to use spices mostly Indian spices with veg...I like to use spices mostly Indian spices with vegetables to stir fry. They can be served with rice. Cooked lentils and chickpeas are great too. You can find easy recipes by Google search. On Friday nights I make potato wedges by baking them in the over 350degree c for about half hour. I toss the wedges with oil, salt and dried parsley. You can have soup and bread along with it. You can make bread in the bread machine. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762601955664242613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-45511229752701159342016-10-31T15:39:04.271-07:002016-10-31T15:39:04.271-07:00Thank God for the crockpot -- it helps me a lot, e...Thank God for the crockpot -- it helps me a lot, especially when I know I have a long day coming. The easiest by far is thin-sliced steak or hamburger (put in bottom - and no, you don't have to saute it), with a can each of green beans and mushroom soup. Add a canful of milk, as well as any bits and pieces or leftovers (mushrooms, carrots, chopped celery, etc.) you want. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Add a couple tablespoons of sour cream, if you've got it (no worries if you don't). Serve over rice or noodles.<br /> I also really like chicken breast cooked in a can of green chili or green enchilada sauce this way.<br /> Why not beans, as well? A big pot of beans/tomato/onion/garlic/chopped green chilies tastes great on its own. (I also add a beef or chicken bouillon cube for extra 'umph.') Add water, cook for 7-9 hours on low. Use the leftovers to make bean burritos, smothered with extra sauce (or not) -- topped with cheese. Or mix with beef and put in tacos. Delicious either way. <br /> I also use elk and venison for these recipes. (A little wine in the mushroom soup dish is good, too.)Cindy Brickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255999402913887987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-17131257879048325072016-10-31T13:09:54.920-07:002016-10-31T13:09:54.920-07:00I ate far too much fish (fresh caught) as a kid an...I ate far too much fish (fresh caught) as a kid and have a hard time eating it now. Hubby loves it though so if I cook him fish I usually just have a can of soup or something light. I do the same kind of meal with chicken thoughCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-90830450956461963402016-10-31T13:09:04.591-07:002016-10-31T13:09:04.591-07:00We eat a lot of pasta too, either by itself or wit...We eat a lot of pasta too, either by itself or with sauce. We do eat a lot of tortillas too - love them!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-67928101373326410202016-10-31T13:08:19.706-07:002016-10-31T13:08:19.706-07:00I love crock pot meals, favorite is chicken in mu...I love crock pot meals, favorite is chicken in mushroom sauce eaten with rice or mashed potatoes. I also throw in celery, carrots and corn at the end so it has the veggies too. I could eat that for 3 days straight!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-51951301520971065172016-10-31T13:07:28.094-07:002016-10-31T13:07:28.094-07:00I have done just that today, trying to spend some ...I have done just that today, trying to spend some time now so I can create a shopping listCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-69378340013404389852016-10-31T13:06:59.623-07:002016-10-31T13:06:59.623-07:00And you are a great cook I hear!And you are a great cook I hear!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-69582075182665872382016-10-31T13:06:28.415-07:002016-10-31T13:06:28.415-07:00We usually dont do tea (we drink tea but dont have...We usually dont do tea (we drink tea but dont have a meal called that). We do breakfast, lunch (12pmish) and supper or dinner around 5-7pm. Supper is usually our main meal of the day - at least in our household and we eat lightly through the day. Here sometimes people call lunch dinner - how confusing!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-5179412172708818662016-10-31T13:04:37.551-07:002016-10-31T13:04:37.551-07:00Hubby would love that recipe! Thanks for sharing ...Hubby would love that recipe! Thanks for sharing it!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-78880729520042745412016-10-31T13:03:23.001-07:002016-10-31T13:03:23.001-07:00That sounds like what I eat when hubby is away :) ...That sounds like what I eat when hubby is away :) easy peasy 10 seconds or less kind of mealsCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-48787248573401260502016-10-31T13:02:45.987-07:002016-10-31T13:02:45.987-07:00I just did a bunch of googling, am going to try an...I just did a bunch of googling, am going to try and find 20 new recipes and make at least a couple of them this month lolCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-83518244118945164012016-10-31T13:02:17.173-07:002016-10-31T13:02:17.173-07:00Thanks for the recipe! Will try this as we do eat...Thanks for the recipe! Will try this as we do eat a lot of shrimp, I find even though it is expensive a little goes a long way. I dislike fish but can do shrimp and scallops fine (ate too much fish as a kid)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-18517358949701604342016-10-31T13:01:17.620-07:002016-10-31T13:01:17.620-07:00There is a store in Nanaimo (I am there once a mon...There is a store in Nanaimo (I am there once a month) that I think I can buy it. I will try and get some next time I goCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-81761983536865432602016-10-31T08:49:49.781-07:002016-10-31T08:49:49.781-07:00There ia a plethora of recipes on line or download...There ia a plethora of recipes on line or download some food apps for inspiration. What used to be just boring food can easily be spruced up with some input from the food network gurus. Every two weeks on average I have a kitchen day for operation "feed the freezer" I will make large batches of pea soup, spaghetti sauce, hamburger patties, wontons, chili con carne etc. Go like hell for a day and get that freezer stocked. Now you can sit back and relax while dinner thaws.<br /><br />Cheers, and bon appetit.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38468656943921164672016-10-31T07:40:54.417-07:002016-10-31T07:40:54.417-07:00I usually decide in the morning what we're goi...I usually decide in the morning what we're going to have for supper. Since we only eat chicken, turkey and fish our choices are more limited. So I make 2 or 3 meatless meals each week too. One thing I do a couple times a month is cook up a pot of brown rice. Then i use it as a base for various spicy sauces and add shrimp or leftover chicken and veg (whatever needs to get used up). <br />3 cloves garlic, minced<br />2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning<br />1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact<br />Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper<br />4 plum tomatoes, chopped<br />2 bunches scallions, chopped<br />3 cups cooked white rice<br />3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br />Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)<br /><br />Directions<br />Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.<br />Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.<br />Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g<br /><br /><br />Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cajun-shrimp-and-rice-recipe.html?oc=linkbackJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-61597851094813100372016-10-31T07:36:46.333-07:002016-10-31T07:36:46.333-07:00I'm a bad cook. I try and find stuff to throw ...I'm a bad cook. I try and find stuff to throw in the crock-pot when I'm desperate. I like the salsa verde chicken but you said you had a hard time finding salsa verde. <br />I have often thought that fast food is money wasted. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-84419028837614867122016-10-31T01:02:58.721-07:002016-10-31T01:02:58.721-07:00Frozen pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese san...Frozen pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, peanut butter & jelly... And I'll bet that's the last time you'll ask me for cooking advice!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-83936843057473775262016-10-30T17:05:55.353-07:002016-10-30T17:05:55.353-07:00Peter and I have been making wontons, 750g of pork...Peter and I have been making wontons, 750g of pork, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soya sauce, pepper, green onions. Eyeball the ingrediants to taste. Stuff your wontons about 56 and lay on a cookie to freeze. Throw them in a ziploc. Then when you want cook broccoli, celery, red onion, carrots, mushrooms, frozen bok choy and green onion for final garnish in the chicken broth whipped up by cubes or a container of broth. Cook your frozen wontons in a separate pot for a few minutes so as not to cloud the veggie broth as wonton wrappers have been dusted with flour. It is amazing soup, better than the restaurant. We now throw in 4 prawns at the very end and after doing this version decided to cook 2 pork tenderloins in char sui glace. We then slice thingly and freeze in easy to separTe slices and then add that at the end to the vegie broth soup. Peter seriously pulls this together in not more than 15 minutes and it is so good. Oh yes do add sirrachae to the meat mixture for some heat.<br />Peter could probably find my links for these and send them if you want. Truly delicious and super easy after the prep of the wontons. Cheers<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340754457769990679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-43088479834807777652016-10-30T15:17:58.495-07:002016-10-30T15:17:58.495-07:00I'm curious, what is supper? For us it's s...I'm curious, what is supper? For us it's something eaten late at night before bed if your tea isn't enough to fill you up - a bowl of cereal or a slice of toast. <br />Do you mean tea (or dinner if you're from the South of the UK), a cooked meal eaten at around 5 - 6pm. xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-64849135107655857252016-10-30T14:25:30.223-07:002016-10-30T14:25:30.223-07:00It is very rare that I don't have any idea for...It is very rare that I don't have any idea for supper. Like you we usually have a well stocked "pantry" so I can make pretty much whatever we want within reason. I also don't meal plan for a week but I generally have an idea the night before what we will have for dinner the next night. Seems to work for us. We too hardly ever eat out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com