Stodge - enough already. Need some light/fresh ideas

[CharlotteBronteSaurus]

we have eaten our respective body weights in Christmas Cake/roast potatoes/pies. What can i add to my menu plan that's light and fresh tasting? not salads though, as the dds won't touch the stuff.

[Alonglongway]

Ramen type soups? DD2 has been craving chicken ramen and I suspect it's for the same reason.

[VivaLeBeaver]

Stir fry?

[CharlotteBronteSaurus]

YES! ramen is what we need.
anyone have a recipe? we don't really cook Asian food often, as the DDs and DH are proper northern meat and two veg types, but i think it's time to start.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Stir fries or Thai-style curry with rice?

[NuclearStandoff]

I am making vegetarian sushi.

[ILovePonyo]

We had pitta with falafel, hummus and salad tonight. I know falafel is a bit stodge but it makes a nice change (and I wanted to mark my place on this thread!)

[ILovePonyo]

Oops sorry just seen the no salad comment

[CharlotteBronteSaurus]

falafel is a good one though
i suppose the DC can always pick the salad out of the pittas....

[mamalovesmojitos]

beef and broccoli

ramen

Baked salmon steaks are a favourite here

I love ratatouille. With baked chicken breast or just a tin of tuna stirred in for extra protein.

[ILovePonyo]

A little bit of chilli sauce with hummus is always nice too

Stir fry is a good idea. Nice and healthy, lots if veg.

[Selks]

I had prawn and lime tacos tonight, they were bloody lush. Basically - lightly toast a couple of tortillas. Spoon on salsa, avocado chunks, sliced spring onion, a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves, add prawns which have been flash fried with salt pepper and chilli sauce, top with a dollop of sour cream and squeeze a dash of fresh lime juice over.

Guaranteed to refresh and invigorate jaded taste buds!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

DD2 won't eat salad leaves but will happily eat diced red pepper, cucumber, halved baby tomatoes and grated carrot in a falafel pitta, with some minty yoghurt. Messy but lovely!

Philly cheese, chilli sauce, loads of coriander with baked tortilla pieces for dipping.

I had a baked potato the other day with red onion, feta, coriander and chopped red chilli - it was fantastic! Comfort food but it tasted fresh and vibrant too.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Qaesadillas, with salsa for adults and with red pepper slices, mango slices, pineapple slices for non-salad eating dds?

[Selks]

Forgot - also add a bit of ribbonned iceberg lettuce, and fold before scoffing.

[CharlotteBronteSaurus]

I've just made smoked mackerel pate with lots of cayenne and lemon - dd1 even ate some lettuce.
And I'm having a crack at this laksa for supper.