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We always end up spending too much money eating out when we get into a terrible food rut.
But that's where we are.
Nothing (I mean nothing) sounds good. In the past few weeks we have had chicken several different ways BBQ, roasted and in a cassarole, a pork roast, pork chops, spaghetti, green chili enchiladas, meat loaf, BBQ ribs (and BBQ pork), hamburgers, brats, stew, chili, soup, talapia....
Along with all the side dishes that go with it, of course including salads on a regular basis...
Nothing sounds good to me. I need suggestions.
Before you start.....
NO GARLIC. None. Zip. Nada. Onions as long as they are hidden and not crunchy are ok.
I like curry, husband won't touch it.
Seafood is too expensive in Missouri (and usually poor quality).
Husband is a carnivore. Meat is a must.
Meals must be HEARTY (no quiche, crepes, custards, frou-frou things)
Not a huge fruit fan. Not a big fan of "exotic" ingredients like Artichokes, parsnips, eggplant - stuff like that.
I like strong flavors - game meat is great but expensive and hard to come by.
I'm kind of feeling like you. I'm on a tight budget and need to use what I have right now. Luckily, I have a freezer full of veggies, fish, and meat. I can also buy fresh veggies and I like artichoke, eggplant...
I feel like I'm in a rut, too. I'm going to jerk some frying chicken just because I'm bored with chicken cooked every other way.
Well, a rut's a rut. It helps me to go simple. Roast chicken with classic, basic herbs and spices. Rosemary (strong flavor), thyme, oregano, lemon. Pork with rosemary and pear. Beef with mushrooms and wine or cognac. Remember the tastes of those foods, with accents to them, instead of flailing around trying overpowering cooking methods.
Little taste bursts like nuts and cheeses are good, as well as herbs. Try accompanying a simple meal with french bread toasted with provolone or fontina cheese and fresh parmesan. You really don't need a lot, just a little additional bite to go with your meal. Rice with almonds. Minted peas and carrots. Classic but punchy. Look to the flavor, not the style.
Y'know, I've been posting a lot in the food forum lately. I'm actually not that excited for Christmas--I've got a ton of non-holiday work to do! But maybe I am more looking forward to it than I thought.
I think it would be fine without the garlic and with fewer onions. My husband is sensitive to onions, so I frequently reduce what a recipe says.
Another dish of Gram's is "jackpot casserole" (she is the queen of midwestern comfort food), which has ground beef, corn, cheese ... similar to this, but without the olives. I like browning ground turkey or beef with onion, so the onion is nice and soft.
I say a good old london broil marinated in a oriental type marinade. You can by them bottled in the salad dressing isle. Or just marinate in pinapple chunks and some soy sauce. Grill or broil. With steamed broccoli or a stir fried rice with the broccoli stir fried in.
Ham steak with au gratin potatoes.
Sword fish steaks broiled (this is a hearty fish and has a solid texture.)
Corned beef & cabbage, or
Corned beef hash and poached eggs.
French toast with thick slices of stale italian bread with thick breakfast sausage links.
Stuffed peppers.
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