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I need inspiration. What are you all having for tea tonight?

87 replies

SheWhoDaresGins2 · 17/11/2018 13:55

Do you know when you just run out of ideas. Seem to be having the same dishes week in week out. I've looked at books but nothing has grabbed my attention as yet.

I don't fancy take away.

So feel free to come and tell me what you are making and inspire me 😁

OP posts:
MaMisled · 17/11/2018 15:01

Beef brisket, homemade BBQ sauce and roasted vegetables.

exLtEveDallas · 17/11/2018 15:06

Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya

Babybearsporij · 17/11/2018 15:09

Easy chicken fried rice as we've had a busy day today.

Roasted a chicken yesterday, so the meat from there, a packet of chicken & sweetcorn microwave fried. Leftover peas, sweetcorn & sprouts. In a pan, done with chicken bovril.

Delicious.

crispsahoy · 17/11/2018 15:11

DH has made us chicken curry, he doesn't cook often.

I need to think of something to make tomorrow

chocolatebox1 · 17/11/2018 15:11

Pepperoni pizza (supermarket one) and salad. I live alone and that's what's left until I buy some vegetables tomorrow to have with my tofu and pumpkin stars (Biona). I made a Greek salad for lunch with I really enjoyed.

SealSong · 17/11/2018 15:13

Seafood paella, I think

Pascha · 17/11/2018 15:13

Meatballs in tomato sauce with pasta, minus the meatballs for the kids who don't like them.

chocolatebox1 · 17/11/2018 15:14

Also tomorrow evening I will be making a braising steak and root vegetable casserole in my slow cooker, using a pack of beef bone broth to make it especially nice. I'll be having that for dinner for a couple of days. It's good value and a really nice, easy thing to make (for those who are happy to eat meat, I've never used meat alternatives so I don't know how well that would work)

toastfiend · 17/11/2018 17:27

Red lentil, spinach and sweet potato dahl, made by DH.

DuchessofManchester · 17/11/2018 17:29

Tomato and pancetta ravioli with chocolate brownie cheesecake for dessert.

gingercat02 · 17/11/2018 17:32

Nigella s Greek Lamb stew followed by a night in the local pub 🍾🍷🥂🍝

SweetPeaPods · 17/11/2018 17:34

Oh following for ideas, thanks OP.

I was thinking of microwave curry once dc are in bed but it’s not very inspiring.
Dh is at work so quiet night in front of tv for me.

Chocolatebourbons · 17/11/2018 17:37

Garlic and rosemary chunky chips, peas and oven baked or grilled cod loin with lemon. And wine Wine

crispinquent · 17/11/2018 17:39

Beef lasagne salad and garlic bread

jalopy · 17/11/2018 17:41

Tuna, anchovy, garlic, onions and tomato sauce with capers and black olives thrown in, topped off with freshly chopped parsley.

Served with pasta.

Yum.

Charley50 · 17/11/2018 17:50

Made a tomato pasta sauce this morning cuz I knew I was gonna be our all day, defrosted some pork stuffing which has been in freezer since last Xmas (!!!) So spaghetti, sauce and meatballs.

SheWhoDaresGins2 · 17/11/2018 18:01

So much to choose from 😁

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TheWickedWitchofWestYorkshire · 17/11/2018 18:08

Jacket spud with cheese and butter. We've been preparing the vinegar for the pickled onions this aft as well as making some cookies with the dc (and OMG the mess they made Shock ) so I cba to make anything else.

adaline · 17/11/2018 18:15

Chips, cheese and gravy! Homemade, not takeaway. DH is having pizza.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 17/11/2018 18:24

Curried smoked haddock kedgeree, partly because we like it and partly because we have a guest who likes spicy-ricey things.
Very tasty plus nice and easy.

Poach fish - one good sized piece between 2 is enough - gently in enough water to cover until just tender. You can use any fish BTW, fresh or frozen. Lift out when cooked, set aside and retain the fishy water. Keep fishy water hot and add a chicken or fish stock cube. Maybe 2 if cooking for several people.

Finely chop an onion or 2 according to how many you're feeding, fry gently in a little oil in a large frying or sauté pan, pref. with a lid. Add a good teaspoon (or more according to taste) of curry powder, fry gently a little more.

Add ordinary long grain or basmati rice, 75-100 per person according to appetites, fry until it just begins to crackle, add the fishy stock, bring to boil and simmer until rice is cooked, adding more stock if necessary.

Meanwhile flake the fish, removing skin and bones, and stir in once the rice is just about cooked. Once cooked, turn the heat off and leave with the lid on for a few minutes for any excess water to be absorbed.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley, spring onion, or coriander to serve.

Charley50 · 17/11/2018 18:31

@GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER - don't you put a softish boiled egg on top? Yum!

AngelOfDeathNix · 17/11/2018 18:33

Cheese toasties for me, kids are having pizza at their request. I'm not feeling great, so quick and easy it is!

Mominatrix · 17/11/2018 18:39

DS1 has had a rough week and so I am making a special dinner for him. He loves southern US food and I normally don't cook that style of food, but to make him happy...

Chicken fried steak with gravy, buttermilk biscuits, steamed greens and apple pie and ice cream for pudding.

TheSquashyHatOfMrGnosspelius · 17/11/2018 18:42

Slow cooked belly pork with sweet potatoes and courgettes. Mince pie for pud.

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