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imanotmommy

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:26 am

A normal supper that I'd make would be under $10 (plus basic spices and stuff that I always have) for 3 portions. It takes up to an hour in total, including about 20 minutes of active prep time.

I'm looking for ideas that are just a bit fancier for when I have a little longer to prepare, and want to spend a little more. The meal would have to involve less than an hour of active prep time and cost $25 or less for 3 portions. Must include a veggie, starch, and protein. (No fish) Should all be on the healthy side.

Other guidelines: It's good if it's both kid- and adult-friendly, but I can work around that. Also, we don't eat enough to have multiple courses-so for example, the vegetable can be a soup, salad, or cooked side, but we don't need more than one of those. I'm looking for full meals that would work together. Assume that anything beyond super basic spices, oil, etc, would have to be purchased using the $25 budget-so if it needs a special sauce that costs $6, there's only $19 less. I have no problem with the meal costing only $5 and taking 10 minutes to prep, I just gave the max above. I don't need exact recipes for cooking (I do if it involves baking), so it's fine if you don't know the measurements for your go-to meal. Milchigs or fleishigs are both fine. I prefer not to have to prepare anything the day before.

Well, that's all I can think of for the rules!

busy mommy

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:31 am

pepper steak with couscous is delicious and easy to make. slightly more expensive but definitely in your budget.
I also really like eggplant parmesan maybe with a mushroom barley soup?

sequoia

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:35 am

Lamb shank braised in red wine
potatoes or kasha varnishkes
colorful green salad
ciabatta

Stars

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:38 am

Anything can be upgraded by adding some candles and a nice tablecloth, maybe some fancy napkins.

imanotmommy

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:46 am

busy mommy wrote:

pepper steak with couscous is delicious and easy to make. slightly more expensive but definitely in your budget.
I also really like eggplant parmesan maybe with a mushroom barley soup?

Good idea! I actually have pepper steak. But we don't like it with peppers. Any idea for veggies? To cook with the meat, or something on the side.

kenz

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:47 am

Grilled chicken cutlets, light or dark meat. Best when made fresh and the possibilities are endless- rubs, marinades, crumbs, etc. Also go with almost any side dish - any variety of rice, veggies etc

imanotmommy

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:48 am

sequoia wrote:

Lamb shank braised in red wine
potatoes or kasha varnishkes
colorful green salad
ciabatta

Wow, this is SOUNDS fancy. I'll add it to my list and check out local prices.

mom1232

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:58 am

Pastrami flatbread pizza with homemade fries/variation of potatoes and roasted zuchinnis

Schnitzel or pretzel chicken with honey mustard dip with these sweet potatoes and onions- DELICIOUS!! Use this link- https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZ6vePnoKi/ (they cook for a while but only take a few minutes to make)

"Lazy Meatballs" https://www.busyinbrooklyn.com.....alls/ with rice and roasted broccoli (use frozen bag)

choc lover

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 11:35 am

imanotmommy wrote:

Good idea! I actually have pepper steak. But we don't like it with peppers. Any idea for veggies? To cook with the meat, or something on the side.

Beef n broccoli recipe from BY cookbook is similar to pepper steak without the peppers. Its delicious and the veggies are part of the dish. Serve with mashed potatoes/rice/pasta

Lovable

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 12:21 pm

imanotmommy wrote:

Good idea! I actually have pepper steak. But we don't like it with peppers. Any idea for veggies? To cook with the meat, or something on the side.

You can cook the meat with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, baby corn - my favorite pepper steak combination (I cook the meat with peppers but dont eat the actual peppers lol)

Iymnok

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 12:25 pm

Use pepper steak with any mix of stir fried vegetables.

dankbar

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 12:34 pm

You can upgrade pasta with crumbs or saute'ed cabbage.
Orzo with pastrami & mushrooms
Deli roll
Homemade potato knishes with ready rolled out sheet of dough.
Baked apple covered with flaky square or baked apple rolled in nuts
Pasta shells with pastrami or spinach cheese
Lasagne roll ups with spinach
Grilled chicken salad with checked salad bags
Chinese chicken with broccoli ready checked frozen bags
Minute steak
Club steak with balsamic vinegar & shallots
Mock liver
Cream of chicken soup
Fruit compote
Greens beans with pastrami
Broccoli kugel
Veg turnovers
Cheese blintzes or with any other filling
Saute'ed shredded soup chicken with carrot/zucchini in a wrap
Sloppy Joe's with veggies in a pitas
Schwarma spread, with pita, falafel balls, hummus, salad, dips, fries
Taco spread, taco shells with pulled brisket or ground meat with diff toppings, avocado, corn, tomatoes, crunchy onions etc
Chicken wontons over salad

dankbar

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 12:44 pm

Lomein with veggies
Ready checked quinoa with veggies
Sesame chicken nuggets
Broccoli zucchini soup with melted cheese
Mushroom cheese quiche
Pasta with sauteed California veg & melted cheese
Butternut squash with veggie soup
Deli salad

I didn't calculate price or time involved, just some ideas

Chayalle

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 12:54 pm

Grilled baby chicken, mashed potatoes, and a fresh salad

naturalmom5

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 2:05 pm

Rib steaks

Scalloped potatoes or corn on cop

Caesar salad

Cherries flambe

ruchyG

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 2:10 pm

Club steak (sandwich steak) in baguettes with fried onions and veggies inside and cole slaw.

naomi2

Wed, Aug 04 2021, 3:13 pm

London broil
Brisket
Shepherds pie
Asian postickers
Chicken steak, with spices, marinade or crumbed and fried
Lasagna with spinach or broccoli
Stuffed capons, by cookbook has a recipe

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