Thai Chicken Soup

This is another good one that I have tested.  Again, I used a rotisserie chicken and I couldn't find rice noodles at the store so I used Japanese Udon noodles.  The only problem was I had to add a lot more juice because the noodles soaked up so much liquid.  I also added lemon grass.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/thai-chicken-soup-recipe/index.html

Meal Ideas

Sarah pretty much covered most of the meals I make.  I can only add a few.

Stuffed Peppers

Thai Chicken Soup

Tortilla Soup

Brocolli Cheese Soup

Pita Pockets (good for the summer, garbanzo beans, sprouts, turkey, cheese, cucumbers)

Beef Stew

Stuffed Pasta (from Costco in the frozen food section, you need meals like this every now and then)

Lasagna

Orange Chicken (also from Costco)

Sour kraut, Sausage and Potatoes

Cafe Rio Pork Salads

Rice with Meatballs

Enchiladas

Burritos

Homemade Pizza

Taco Salad

Grilled Cheese and tomato soup

Grilled Sandwiches-Ham, Sliced Apple, Apricot Jam, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese in between ciabatta bread. 

Grilled Sandwiches-Turkey, Swiss, and Cranberry Dressing in between ciabatta bread.

Stir-Fry with veggies and Tofu or Chicken

Spaghetti and meatballs

Butternut squash soup

BLTs

Cafe Rio Salads-ish

I have now made these recipes twice, except I haven't followed the pork recipe but I will next time. It is a lot of work so if you live near a Cafe Rio I would just go and buy one and enjoy it.  For those of us who are not so fortunate it is fun every once and awhile. This recipe will feed you more than once

http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2007/11/jared-and-i-love-cafe-rio.html#uds-search-results

Chicken Tortilla Soup

It is always hard to sort through all of the recipes on line.  This one has been tested twice now and Jake and I are both fans and it is pretty easy to make.  I only put 1 jalapeño in it though and shredded a rotisserie chicken instead of putting in the chicken breasts. This is worth a try.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rescue-chef/chicken-tortilla-soup-recipe/index.html

Meal planning... YES!!

Ok, my plan for planning dinners is working!
First night: turkey reubens and red cabbage cole slaw

YYYYUUUUUUUUUUUM!

We went to the market tonight and got food for over 5-10 dinners. I mean the stuff for reubens alone will feed us for 2 more meals. I'm excited. Can you tell?

-Sarahsvb

Meal planning?

My guy and i always have issues with dinner. "what do you want to have tonight?" "i don't know. What do you want to have?" Now with a baby it has gotten even more difficult to eat well, healthy, and fast. I've decided to plan better. Here is a list of the meals we eat often and feel comfortable preparing quickly (or in advance). I'd love to see yours!


MEALS!

salmon with...
chicken with...
Pork chops with...
pasta puttanesca
roasted veggies 
chili
tacos/ taco salad
burritos
chicken tortilla soup
enchiladas
pho
rice noodle stir fry
veggie tofu stir fry
pancakes
omelettes
eggs and toast
french toast
lasagna
fattouch salad
Loaded baked potatoes
Reubens
sushi
thai coconut curry
Indian paneer tikka masala
butternut squash soup
cheesy roasted cauliflower/broccoli
homemade pizzas
quesadillas
Spaghetti w/ marinara
Caesar salad
Salad with...

Salad stuff:
-Spinach, romaine, spring mix, iceberg
-Goat cheese, feta, blue cheese, romano
-Strawberries, craisins, mandarins, apples
-Chicken, buffalo strips, salmon, can tuna/chicken, sauteed onions
-Tomatoes, red onion, seeds, croutons, cucumber, carrot, radish

sides:
edamame
Fries
Tater tots
rice medley
cous cous
scalloped potatoes
sweet potatoes
Baked potatoes
Soy-cotash
roasted veggies
green bean casserole
Mini salad
polenta
brown rice
jasmine rice
orzo
Pasta
Pasta salad
Bruchetta
Mashed potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes

Cozy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Jake and I often find ourselves ordering broccoli-cheddar soup from a nearby restaurant so I decided to try and make my own.  I found this recipe on foodnetwork.com and it was quite delicious. Jake and I both give it a 10.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/almost-famous-broccoli-cheddar-soup-recipe/index.html