NEW: What's on Tonight's Dinner Menu? (skillet, substitute, grilled, marinate)

[lubby]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Thinking about making mashed potatoes - DH HATES instant potatoes, but I bought a box of a name brand kind. Any one have any tried and true ideas on how to make them taste more like homemade? I really don't feel like peeling potatoes.

adding some roasted garlic and cream cheese to the potatoes is good, or sour cream and chives.

[nALgirl]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Thinking about making mashed potatoes - DH HATES instant potatoes, but I bought a box of a name brand kind. Any one have any tried and true ideas on how to make them taste more like homemade? I really don't feel like peeling potatoes.

We like Bob Evans mashed potatoes or Diners Choice from Publix. I like to add shredded smoked gouda.

[nALgirl]

Chicken tenders I marinated in Zesty Italian dressing and put on top of my big salad

[Dennis P]

Baked ziti along with a green salad and red seedless grapes.

[mrs.cool]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Thinking about making mashed potatoes - DH HATES instant potatoes, but I bought a box of a name brand kind. Any one have any tried and true ideas on how to make them taste more like homemade? I really don't feel like peeling potatoes.

Easy! Don't peel 'em!! If you buy small red potatoes, they don't need peeling. Mash 'em, coarsely, with some milk, butter, fresh ground pepper, and garlic salt.

[deckdoc]

tonight grilled cheese sandwitch and tomato soup

[SATX56]

Salad and Pizza!

[Emeraldmaiden]

Originally Posted by kshe95girl

Try adding some cream cheese or sour cream into them, it really improves the texture.

Yup, that's what I would do. When I make "fauxtatoes", I use both, and people are amazed at how close they are to real potatoes.

[Emeraldmaiden]

Originally Posted by deckdoc

tonight grilled cheese sandwitch and tomato soup

That's what we had for lunch.

[jade408]

Breakfast for dinner: slow scrambled eggs and avocado toast!