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What are you having for dinner?

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fleo · 08/01/2026 16:57

Sick of the same if things. We eat too many carbs and not enough fibre and protein. What are you having for dinner?! I need inspiration please!

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Nugg · 12/01/2026 16:34

GreyRooted · 09/01/2026 21:16

Oooh That looks great thank you!

FlapperFlamingo · 12/01/2026 16:40

Lasagne tonight which I made yesterday. To get over the problem of "I don't know what to make" I use Mindful Chef for a few weeks. I then reuse the recipes once I've found some more I like. Also, you should try "Stocked" easy, tasty and quick.

Shmee1988 · 12/01/2026 16:41

Chicken satay, sticky rice and Thai crackers. Yummy 😋

tryingtobesogood · 12/01/2026 16:42

Sausages I think, with lentil casserole and mash and veggies

parkezvous · 12/01/2026 16:42

Curry! Made not takeaway sadly

GreyRooted · 12/01/2026 17:38

Nugg · 12/01/2026 16:34

Oooh That looks great thank you!

It was so easy to do as well!

modernminimalist · 12/01/2026 17:42

creamy pasta - broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan and cream basically

peanutcookie · 12/01/2026 17:42

Keema karahi and rice

Brendathebear · 12/01/2026 17:59

Sausage roast dinner here with cauli cheese, roasties, parsnips, yorkshire puddings and veg.

Last night we had pulled pork ramen. Tomorrow I think veggie burgers

DarkEyedSailor · 12/01/2026 18:51

I couldn't think of anything tonight so I'm having rice, chopped raw carrots and celery, hot petit poisoning, and a tin of mussels, with chilli oil poured over.

Edit- POIS. Not poisoning.

SpringBulbsPop · 12/01/2026 18:53

Ratatouille, cheese, veggie sausages, Brocoli for me 💛💛💛

Chicken thighs in spicy rub and home made chips and salad for kids/DH

SpringBulbsPop · 12/01/2026 18:59

TheDandyLion · 08/01/2026 17:51

Need to use up the last of the christmas cheese so we're having tartiflette with M&S stuffing bacon parcel things.

I made a huge cheese sauce yesterday with our xmas cheese and froze into portions 🧀🧀🧀

minipie · 12/01/2026 19:01

80smonster · 08/01/2026 17:01

Supposed to be having the New York Times spicy black bean & cheese bake: inthekitchenwithkath.com/2020/11/05/cheesy-spicy-black-bean-bake/ but inexplicably out of canned cherry toms. We usually have it with fresh guacamole, sour cream, salted tortilla chips (or a garlic bread). Very flavourful and packed with protein, most of its store cupboard ingredients, too.

I’m confused, there are no canned cherry tomatoes in the recipe unless I’ve missed them? just tomato paste

TubeScreamer · 12/01/2026 19:03

Schnitzel
katsu sauce
wedges
broccoli

all home made

minipie · 12/01/2026 19:04

We are having this Taco Soup it’s delicious and very handy for when everyone has to eat at different times which we do on Mondays.

It does benefit from cooking longer than the recipe says though - I leave simmering for 45 min+ before adding the beans. I add spinach too.

Taco Soup

Everything you know and love about tacos - in soup form! This is an easy Taco Soup that is thick, hearty, warm and an absolute crowd pleaser.

https://www.recipetineats.com/easy-taco-soup/

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 12/01/2026 19:07

A substantial curried Mulligatawny soup, with carrots, celery, rice, chicken (leftover bits from a roast) chopped apple, and naan bread on the side.

DarkEyedSailor · 12/01/2026 19:08

minipie · 12/01/2026 19:04

We are having this Taco Soup it’s delicious and very handy for when everyone has to eat at different times which we do on Mondays.

It does benefit from cooking longer than the recipe says though - I leave simmering for 45 min+ before adding the beans. I add spinach too.

Oh that looks wonderful!

minipie · 12/01/2026 19:08

minipie · 12/01/2026 19:01

I’m confused, there are no canned cherry tomatoes in the recipe unless I’ve missed them? just tomato paste

Sorry just saw you already answered this. Ignore me.

TroysMammy · 12/01/2026 19:21

Kitchen Sanctuary recipe honey garlic chicken with rice.

fleo · 12/01/2026 22:46

Thanks everyone. This has been so useful and I have lots of ideas. Feel free to keep them coming!

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Pepsi4Eva · 13/01/2026 07:12

TroysMammy · 12/01/2026 19:21

Kitchen Sanctuary recipe honey garlic chicken with rice.

I think I'll do this for the DC s tonight.

TroysMammy · 13/01/2026 08:54

@Pepsi4Eva I've tried quite a few recipes from Kitchen Sanctuary, all a success.

Pepsi4Eva · 13/01/2026 10:05

It has all the hallmarks of being a huge hit with the DCs! I will check out the Kitchen Sanctuary blog also- already some great looking things on there!"

Pepsi4Eva · 13/01/2026 18:54

have tried. Was indeed a hit!

Thank you @TroysMammy ! And it was ready in less time than it took to cook the rice!

DarkEyedSailor · 13/01/2026 20:37

Chicken broth, some chocolate almonds, some tagliatelle, cheese and a few dates.

I need to get myself organised and actually cook something decent tomorrow.

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