Meal ideas

[_Lexi_]

It's getting to the point where I can no longer be bothered to stand for ages cooking a meal, but I'm not a fan of fast food. Anyone got any meal suggestions? Oh isn't normally home until gone 7pm at the earliest, and he's not a great cook, but does try sometimes!! So what are you all eating/cooking for your evening meal? The past few months I've been using my slow cooker a lot, but its getting a bit warm (and I'm getting too uncomfortable) for heavy stews etc x

 

[Bethi22]

The slow cooker has been my friend lately! Pot Roast with veggies tossed in there at least once a week.

 

[NewlyWedFifi]

Stir fry! Most grocery stores sell the veg pre-prepared and pre-cooked noodles or rice if you're feeling extra lazy.

 

[mammy2oaklen]

All i seem to be eating is jacket potatoes or pasta i really cant deal with big heavy hot meals atm either last night i made cottage pie and i just couldnt eat it so tonight will be something like pasta as its easy to make and doesnt make me to full or warm eating it.

 

[MrsGards]

agree with stir fry, pasta bakes, baked potato and stews! Also been making lasagnes, cassaroles, Bolognese and quiche to freeze.

 

[Firestar]

I'm still cooking a lot, but there are nights when I really can't be bothered. At that point "one pan" jobs such as stir fry, tuna pasta bake or casserole are perfect - I can sit down to do the prep, then it's only a couple of minutes on my feet to do anything over the hob before it's either ready, or I can bung it in the oven

 

[OmiOmen]

Here is what I make when DH isn't about to make something for me;

• Pasta dishes.
• It costs more but a bag/bowl of pre-made salad.
• French stick sandwiches.
• Bean burgers. Although anything quick in the oven would work too.

 

[cantwaitforu]

I get DH to bbq - bbq chicken, steaks, homemade hamburgers. And I make different salads and veggies to go on the side:

Asparagus - boiled for a few minutes then drizzled with olive oil, vinegar and a dash of salt
Green beans - boiled for a few minutes then drizzled with olive oil, vinegar and a dash of salt
Tomato and cucumber salad
Green salad

Or I will do garlic bread, have some olives on the side.

I find if you plan your meals for the week, you spend less time going around in your kitchen trying to put something together.