Five Ways to Create 30 Dinners

Mar 18, 2022 | Uncategorized

Create a Menu

Last week I shared a story of how throwing away trash bags full of expired and rotting food was the catalyst for change in my home. In this blog post, I will explain how I did it and provide helpful tips for creating your list of meals. Here is how to create a menu full of variety and flexibility and finally answer the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?”

Five Ways to Create 30 Ideas for Dinner 

Number One: Main Ingredient

 

Pasta – pasta with vodka sauce, lasagna, pasta with meat sauce, pasta with meatballs, feta and tomato pasta

 

Fish – mustard salmon, lemon salmon, salmon patties, fish tacos, shrimp tacos

 

Pork – Loin, Chops, BLTs, Fried Ravioli, Sausage and Egg Casserole

 

Chicken – Chicken Curry, Chicken Thighs, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Wings, Lemon Chicken

 

Beef – Chili, Nachos, Flank Steak, hamburgers, tacos

 Number Two: Food Types

Sandwiches – recreate a Subway, Penn Station, or even grocery store sub at home.

Salads – The possibilities are truly endless

Vegetarian – Building in more veggies and creating protein through something other than meat is a great way to cut down on your grocery bills.

Vegan – I really love vegan recipes; look for them on apps like YouTube and TikTok.

Egg Based – Omelets, Frittatas, casseroles, anything mainly egg-based.

Crock-Pot, instant pot, or air fryer recipes.

Number Three: Restaurant Inspired

Asian

Italian

American

Mexican

Indian

Number Four: Quick and Easy

 

Breakfast for Dinner 

Freezer/Fridge Clean Out – Pull it out and cook it up

Somewhat Homemade – Frozen pizza and bagged salad with homemade dressing

Carry Out at Home – Pick up preprepared meals from your local grocery or favorite take-out place and enjoy them in the comfort of your home in your pajamas

Choose Your Dinner Night – I saw this on a video and thought it was cute. A father took his three young children to the store and left them to choose what they wanted for Dinner. They all selected something vastly different from the frozen food section of the grocery. He added a few healthy sides. The kids seemed happy, and I knew from watching the video that core memories were made. 

Number Five: Leftovers

Tonight’s chili can be tomorrow night’s chili nachos

Tonight’s steak can be tomorrow night’s fajitas

Tonight’s rice can be tomorrow night’s stir fry

Tonight’s rotisserie chicken can be tomorrows night’s chicken curry

Tonight’s salmon can be tomorrow night’s salmon salad

 Take Your Time

The important thing is not to stress. Life can be challenging, and families are everything. Food connects and nurtures the heart and soul of your family. 

Next blog post, I will be wrapping it up. Until then, subscribe and never miss another blog post. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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