What's your favorite quick and easy meal?

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   At Home Mommyposted 12 years ago

   With a little one and another on the way, I'm always looking for something new that's quick and easy to make. My best dish is probably chicken parm, but I do lots of Italian-y stuff. I could use a little more variety.

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      Maddie Ruudposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Any kind of stir-fry is quick and easy.  You can use whatever meat and veg you have in the house, and serve over rice noodles or just plain rice!

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         Heather63posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Some busy nights I make "one pot" meals. Chili is probably the one I do most. I just put out some bread and/or tortilla chips to go with it.

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      shadysidekickposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I actually came up with a recipe that my family loves, I call it my MOCK FRIED RICE...meat varies. If I get a good deal on a large amount of meat, I roast whatever I have...a pork roast is my favorite protein to make it with...and save the hunk of leftover for the next night. The next day, make a pot of rice proportionate in ratio to fried rice with the meat you have leftover. Let the rice cool...it's easier to work with...and cut the roasted meat into bite sized chunks. In a large saute pan, add the meat to about 1 TBS. of whatever oil you choose and warm through. Next, I move the meat to the sides of the pan and make a hole to which I pour 1-2 eggs (depending on size)that I've beaten with a small splash of water and scramble lightly before mixing in with the meat. At this point, I start to add soy sauce to de-glaze (try  to find a good Low-Sodium brand if you can), then add the rice, and whatever vegetables you like...typical fried rice is made with carrot shreds, sprouts, maybe cabbage...I had french-cut green beans on hand and my family LOVED it! Add soy sauce until it is the color and flavor you enjoy. That's the best part about this recipe...you can half the soy sauce with broth or stock, you can use whatever meat (haven't tried seafood yet...maybe that's next!) that you like to eat, make almost any portion size that you need with a small amount of leftover protein, and I usually have everything except for the meat in my pantry! Experiment with what you like, but it REALLY does mock the fried rice you get at your local Chinese restaurant...for a fraction of the cost! Happy Cooking!

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      kimberlyslyricsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      grilled cheese

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   Dan90017posted 12 years ago

   Pasta is definitely quick and easy. I usually just boil fettuccine. While boiling, I saute already shelled shrimp from the market in butter and garlic. At the same time I have the oven on baking buttered asparagus and carrots with parmesan sprinkled on top. When the fettuccine is ready, I put pesto and the shrimp on it. Ta da! Impresses the ladies all the time ;D

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   manlypoetrymanposted 12 years ago

   My favorite quick and easy meal is having pizza delivered!

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   MelissaBarrettposted 12 years ago

   I throw a little olive oil on some pita rounds... throw some onions, olives, fresh tomato and feta cheese on top and bake for a few minutes...  It's what I eat when the boys are having a meat fest.

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   A.CreativeThinkerposted 12 years ago

   When cooking your meals, by cooking a little extra meat and vegetables the day before, you can
   make sandwiches and salads the next day with the leftovers. 

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      At Home Mommyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the suggestion! I'd never thought of that one, and am always looking for new lunch ideas so my husband doesn't end up with PB&J (his favorite) everyday!

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   food4youposted 12 years ago

   Nothing wrong with peanut butter and jelly! My daughter likes it too. Of course, she often comes home and says that her sandwich tasted "off", so she just ate off the jelly.

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   Claudia Telloposted 12 years ago

   My raw broccoli and cranberry meal salad, that can be prepared with turkey breast for meat eaters, fresh white cheese for vegetarians and dried soy beans for the vegan version. It is as fast and easy as a meal can be, colorful, crunchy, delicious and very healthy. No cooking time, no washng pots and pans, almost no cleaning up.

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   ftclickposted 12 years ago

   cereal or a turkey sandwich

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   mega1posted 12 years ago

   soup, homemade or canned, any kind with toast

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