If you're nearing your 30's, you've thought about that 1,000 times and counting. If you're of a certain older age, you've thought about that perhaps 15,000 times! Why not make it simple to decide?
This is a great list. Thanks for the inspo, Wayne. Was just talking about this with my family a few days ago and then again with friends at dinner the other night. One thing I started doing awhile back is keeping a dinner journal--more of a log, really, just noting what we eat for dinner every night. Otherwise, it all evaporates. Dishes rotate in and out, but among the keepers are pasta all'amatriciana, quiche (variety of fillings), shrimp scampi, and any number of hearty veg soups. New in the rotation: pizza bianca stuffed with mortadella, cheese & arugula.
This is a terrific concept and I love how you shared your favorites. Now, if only my spouse would actually eat something besides frozen Lean Cuisine pizzas (ughhhhh) or protein shakes !
This list is a gold mine!! How did you know I needed some fresh new dinner ideas? You have so many creative suggestions here! I haven't had the Chinese Noodles Casserole in decades, and can't wait to dust off the recipe. I'm intrigued by your Red Salad, too. Thanks for an excellent and very timely post.
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This is a great list. Thanks for the inspo, Wayne. Was just talking about this with my family a few days ago and then again with friends at dinner the other night. One thing I started doing awhile back is keeping a dinner journal--more of a log, really, just noting what we eat for dinner every night. Otherwise, it all evaporates. Dishes rotate in and out, but among the keepers are pasta all'amatriciana, quiche (variety of fillings), shrimp scampi, and any number of hearty veg soups. New in the rotation: pizza bianca stuffed with mortadella, cheese & arugula.
Mucho gracias! [In Spanish until I learn more Italian🧐] I’m immediately adding a couple of your “keepers” to my list!
This is a terrific concept and I love how you shared your favorites. Now, if only my spouse would actually eat something besides frozen Lean Cuisine pizzas (ughhhhh) or protein shakes !
grounds for divorce ;-)
Oh, no!
We eat lots of chili and pasta. 😁
This list is a gold mine!! How did you know I needed some fresh new dinner ideas? You have so many creative suggestions here! I haven't had the Chinese Noodles Casserole in decades, and can't wait to dust off the recipe. I'm intrigued by your Red Salad, too. Thanks for an excellent and very timely post.
That simplifies things!
OK, now I'm hungry.