What the HECK I should make for dinner this week??

I posted a request to have some new ideas for dinner.  We eat a lot of chicken and fish, but just get stuck in a rut eating the same things over and over and I get so tired of it.  My kids are really tolerant and will try just about anything once.  My fantastic MyFitnessPal friends...they came through in a pinch.  I got lots of ideas and plan to do some this week.  I have links to some of the recipes that I was given and will post them here.  Also, recipes for those that decide to share them with me and I will share them all with you. 

Salmon recipes.  These look amazing!! Yum, I want to try them all.  We eat lots of salmon and other fish around this house.  It is so good for you. 

• http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/never-be-bored-again-6-salmon-recipes.htm

CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN
So is the life of a lifter.  It is one chicken dish after the next.  It sucks the joy out of eating and really drives home the "food is fuel not pleasure" point, but there are days when you need a little pleasure out of your food or it is easier to just not eat.

This one looks really good.  I think I will skip the corn flakes (we don't eat cold cereal around here and I don't think its needed).

• http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/coconut-chicken-salad-with-warm-honey.html

We usually have bell peppers on hand.  Sometimes I need to use them up and don't have time to slice them to freeze for stir fry or other dishes later.  Stuffing them is a great way to use them and my kiddos will actually eat them.

• http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/08/chicken-and-white-bean-stuffed-peppers.html

The suggestions are as follows from my awesome MFP friends.
Salmon and veg
chicken casserole
spaghetti Bolognese
meatloaf
slow cooked beef
steak
chicken curry (healthy recipe of course)
river cobbler/tilapia with pesto
Cajun Chicken Linguine
Chicken Stew
Shepherd's Pie
Tilapia topped with salsa
Taco salad
chicken parm (baked)
chicken tenders in buffalo sauce
chili
Thai salmon curry
Honey soy salmon (Mix honey with soy sauce and marinate. Then bake till done.)

You can never go wrong with Jamie Eason.  She has great recipes.  If you wanna have a tweaked up heartier recipe for the protein bars look at ThisTimeisMyTime on MFP.  She has souped up the recipe and added a few things.  Her blog is www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/thistimeismytime.  Very inspirational and the bars are good to eat. 

We bought a whole pig earlier this summer and have it in our freezer.   We are always looking for new recipes and things to do with it.  These Mexican Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas sound delicious!

• http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/03/mexican-slow-cooked-pork-carnitas.html

Or these Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce

• http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/06/pork-chops-with-dijon-herb-sauce-525-ww.html

AND....when you just can't face another round of chicken-something for dinner but don't want to spend extra calories or fat on lean burger or pork, give turkey a go.  These Turkey Meatloaf Muffins look good and filling.

• http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/video-jamie-eason-turkey-meatloaf-muffins.htm

Who doesn't love some cheese fries?  I know I do.  So give these a shot...made a little more healthy than your standard fare.  Thanks to dogo187 for the recipe.

•  cut up a butternut squash into fries. Lay some wax paper on a baking tray and toss the squash in just a little olive oil, some garlic, salt and pepper. You can also add a little paprika and some red cayanne pepper if you like it spicy. Spread out on the wax paper in an even layer. Bake in the oven at 400F for 20 minutes then toss them around a little, put them back in for another 10 to15 minutes depending on how you like them cooked. Sprinkle with a little grated parmasen cheese.

If you don't feel like cheese fries try some roasted sweet potatoes from Addicted2Aerosmith.  Sweet potatoes are so good and help curb that sweet craving too.

• Cut 4 small sweet potatoes into cubes. Toss with 2 T olive oil or spray with butter spray, salt and pepper.  Roast at 450* stirring occasionally, until browned, about 40 minutes.  

 

AND!!!  Last but certainly not least, what would a recipe post be without a contribution from our favorite TrainLikeaBOSS?  His recipe is as follows:

• take some chicken, bake it, serve with fresh spinach when it is done. And I quote "AMAZING" is the word he used to describe this meal.

If you have more you want to include submit it as a comment here on my other blog and I will be happy to post them too. (willlift4shoes.blogspot.com or myfitnesspal.com/blog/1TenaciousGirl)