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Quick week day dinners
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:32 pm
I know it has been talked about many times, but I have 4 kids and all are in tee ball or softball. So I am looking for something quick and easy for dinner on these nights. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:34 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
Spaghetti works well and feeds plenty. We also try and cook large meals on the weekend that can be heated up quickly during the week.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:50 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
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4 kids and all are in tee ball or softball. So I am looking for something quick and easy for dinner on these nights.
We had a long thread about this. I think the conclusion is you are a bad mom if you aren't having a sit down supper every night.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:54 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
Here's the last thread on that subject. If you ciphen through the sit down dinners and force feeding of children, you'll see some ideas.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:56 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Serious response though.
Cut up some boneless chicken breasts or thighs. Brown them however you would normally do that.
Make a citrus based sauce (orange, lemon and lime juices) with some honey, onions, etc. to your taste.
Put the chicken in the sauce and simmer. Serve it over rice, quinoa or pasta and have a side salad.
Cut up some boneless chicken breasts or thighs. Brown them however you would normally do that.
Make a citrus based sauce (orange, lemon and lime juices) with some honey, onions, etc. to your taste.
Put the chicken in the sauce and simmer. Serve it over rice, quinoa or pasta and have a side salad.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:56 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
Tacos are really easy and kids love them. All you need is two to three pounds of either chicken or ground beef, two packs of seasoning (I prefer Taco Bell brand), shells, and whatever toppings your kids like. Takes 15 minutes from start to finish, and always tasty.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 12:59 pm to Gris Gris
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force feeding of children
Yep, that's the thread! I forgot about the force feeding part!
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:02 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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We had a long thread about this. I think the conclusion is you are a bad mom if you aren't having a sit down supper every night
We do have dinner together every night together. Just on those nights it's either earlier or later than normal.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:03 pm to Gris Gris
Thanks for the link.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:07 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
I think a stew is a good idea. A good way to sneak veggies in their diet. You can make a ton of it at a time.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:07 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
It's hard to beat a properly assembled chili dog toasted in the oven.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:08 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
baked chicken or round steak in a gravy.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:09 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
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either earlier or later than normal.
We will check to see if that is acceptable.
I'm guessing it's ok as long as they have to sit there and eat the stuff they hate, even if they are up really late.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:45 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Tacos rock, esp if you do soft tacos using whole wheat or multigrain tortillas. Zucchini or carrots, diced small, virtually disappear into a highly seasoned ground turkey or lean beef filling. Give one kid the job of toasting the tortillas directly on the gas stove (using tongs). A competent 9 year old would get a kick out of "burning" them just right.
The same trick works for a simple meat sauce: small diced eggplant, zucchini, carrots, celery, etc will not be noticed by the small fry. Barilla Plus multigrain pasta or whole wheat pasta makes the meal a tiny bit healthier (higher fiber, less refined flour).
Tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad: all can be made ahead in a spare couple of minutes and will be ready when you and the kids are. Whole wheat pita, whole grain crackers, or multigrain chips make it fun to eat this stuff....add cucumber spears, cherry tomatoes, whatever salady veg your kids like.
Nothing wrong with a supper of peanut butter & jelly on WW toast, with a side of apple slices, carrot sticks, etc.
I repeat my earlier advice to find 15-20 dishes you all like, are healthy, and you feel comfortable making at a moment's notice. Stop worrying about variety and style, and focus on balanced nutrition and harmony at suppertime.
ETA: get them into the kitchen helping out. If there is time for tball & homework, there is time to contribute to the running of the household. No parent (esp not a working parent) should be a slave to a child's leisure activities.
The same trick works for a simple meat sauce: small diced eggplant, zucchini, carrots, celery, etc will not be noticed by the small fry. Barilla Plus multigrain pasta or whole wheat pasta makes the meal a tiny bit healthier (higher fiber, less refined flour).
Tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad: all can be made ahead in a spare couple of minutes and will be ready when you and the kids are. Whole wheat pita, whole grain crackers, or multigrain chips make it fun to eat this stuff....add cucumber spears, cherry tomatoes, whatever salady veg your kids like.
Nothing wrong with a supper of peanut butter & jelly on WW toast, with a side of apple slices, carrot sticks, etc.
I repeat my earlier advice to find 15-20 dishes you all like, are healthy, and you feel comfortable making at a moment's notice. Stop worrying about variety and style, and focus on balanced nutrition and harmony at suppertime.
ETA: get them into the kitchen helping out. If there is time for tball & homework, there is time to contribute to the running of the household. No parent (esp not a working parent) should be a slave to a child's leisure activities.
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 9/4/13 at 2:13 pm to hungryone
Baked chicken and spaghetti, throw in some Prego and you have like 2 minutes of work and more food than can be eaten.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 3:17 pm to BROffshoreTigersWife
Pork tenderloin is incredibly easy and takes very little prep work
Season however you want and throw in the oven with some foil until it gets to an internal temp of about 140-150
Slice it up into 6 pieces and serve with some steamed veggies.
Season however you want and throw in the oven with some foil until it gets to an internal temp of about 140-150
Slice it up into 6 pieces and serve with some steamed veggies.
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