To ask for your foolproof/go to dinner!

[Philmitchell]

I am always cooking the same things
I need inspo!!!

You can only pick one recipe and you have to love it!

Mine would be tomato risotto with basil and mozzarella.

rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-red-lentil-curry/

This is cheap, healthy and everyone loves it. My DH hates lentils, hates fish and only tolerates chicken.

The fact that he (and my quite picky children) all love this says something. I think it is the combination of all spices and the heaps of almond butter. It is super creamy and really amazing.

@BookFiend4Life I make this with fresh from the garden tomatoes. It is my go to dish atm because there are so many tomatoes about.

I like the idea of deglazing the pan with wine. The way I make it, there is anything to scrape off the bottom. The evoo, butter and tomato juices make a sauce. I recommend putting the pasta into the sauce with tongs to make sure it is fully coated..

I make a simple veggie ramen that's amazing and really easy. Veg stock, miso paste, bit of dark soy, lots of chilli and garlic (I use the "lazy" jars for both so I guess there's a touch of vinegar from them too). Stir fry whatever veg you've got in, boil up some noodles, whack everything in a bowl and cover with the broth. Top with chopped spring onion and loads of fresh coriander. I could eat it every day!

Ooh @takealettermsjones that's brilliant. I'm always trying to get a god veggie ramen and never sure I've hit the best point. I'd still add hard boiled eggs and some light green leaves I think.

MadCattery thanks for the Nashville hot chicken recipe. I made it but used panko crumbs not cornflakes and fried it (not so healthy I know). It was delicious.

My god this thread
Tinned Tuna in a fish pie
Mozzarella in a risotto
Garlic bread from sliced white
Chicken risotto

My Italian grandmother would be turning in her grave.

Go to pasta is broccoli - simple
www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/03/twice-cooked-broccoli-repassati-recipe-rachel-roddy

Onion and chorizo fried. Add thinly sliced chicken - cook , and then add red pesto, sriracha sauce and cream. Serve with pasta.
Or this chicken dish www.seriouseats.com/serious-eats-halal-cart-style-chicken-and-rice-white-sauce-recipe

Homemade lasagne

Mac and cheese with chilli meatballs. Best leftovers combination ever, it’s our go to sad face meal.

www.weightwatchers.com/uk/recipe/mediterranean-chicken-and-orzo-bake/5a1d8cf0746fb20aab9653d5

I use thighs instead of breast and if you can't get orzo use stars. Can add chorizo, courgettes etc to vary

Love this thread! What fab ideas.

One of our faves is Delia Smith salmon with pesto crust. Basically mix up a paste of pesto and breadcrumbs, spread on salmon fillets, top with bit of sprinkled cheese and more breadcrumbs and bake high and fast. Delicious crunchy topping for salmon which the kids love. I use any cheese - normally just cheddar - and sometimes leave it out entirely. I keep breadcrumbs in the freezer just for this recipe! Serve with new potatoes and veg.

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/recipes-for-2/roasted-salmon-fillets-with-a-crusted-pecorino-and-pesto-topping%3famp

Love the look of the teriyaki salmon.

Mine is probably peri peri style chicken with potato wedges, and salad or greens or whatever vegetables we have.

Tandoori chicken always a winner in my house

@NorthernDramaLlama

Pasta, red pesto and philadelphia is a winner here.

Ooohhhh.... trying this tomorrow!

Slow roasted veg (onion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes) with tagliatelle, mozzarella and basil.

A couple of weeks ago I was struggling to come up with dinner and realised a fantastic go-to is Cashew Chicken (I use a recipe fro Recipe Tin Eats). I’ve made it so many times I know exactly what ingredients I need and subconsciously whenever I go grocery shopping I check with myself whether I have them all specifically to make that dish. It’s always appreciated whenever I do it.

Sausage Tomato & Rocket Gnocci Bake from the Sainsbury’s website. Ready in about 20 mins and so easy to make. I slice about 8 sausages though rather than skinning and crumbling 4 (that’s too much faffing about & 4 isn’t enough). recipes.sainsburys.co.uk/recipes/sausage-tomato-and-rocket-gnocchi-bake

Loving this thread for some ideas! I also feel like I’m always cooking the same thing!

Depends. For a family get together, Tommy Myer's chili recipe. She uses a piece of beef cooked in the chili, then shredded with a fork when it's cooked.
For me and DH, risotto. For just me, omelette. Or fish finger butty.

It’s so hard to choose just one!

Probably the most reliable, quickest, easiest one is this dal. I’ve recommended it a lot on here.

www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2013/10/spinach-and-coconut-dal.html?m=1

cafedelites.com/honey-mustard-chicken-potatoes/

Cooked this for the first time this evening but it was so delicious that I’ll definitely be making it again! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it tasted amazing.

Lentil bolognese.

Boil some red lentils for a few minutes and then add a big jar of Lloyd Grossman pasta sauce.

You could make your own tomato sauce if you can be bothered.

Serve with any pasta and loads of grated cheese on top.

great thread thank you

[quote LoveFall]My family loves this chicken with mushrooms and orzo recipe. Especially on a cold rainy day.

damndelicious.net/2020/08/17/one-pot-chicken-and-mushroom-orzo/[/quote]
Thank you for this. I made it the other day and was a massive hit.

This vegetable curry is so lovely and very easy, plenty of leftovers. I used Madras paste but any milder one would do if that's not to your taste

www.hungryhealthyhappy.com/slow-cooker-vegetable-curry/