I have heard so many people tell me that they tend to run out of ideas for dinner and end up making the same dishes every week. I used to be that person and I am sure some of you can relate. I know Planning dinner can be a pain in the neck so I am going to share 3 delicious dinners you can try for your next meal. You will be glad to know that one of them is a takeout meal but its Spoons and Stilettos style which means it’s not the typical fast food.
3 Delicious Dinners
1. Try roasting a whole chicken and serve it with a garlicky chickpea mash instead of potatoes or rice. For the chickpea mash all you need to do is puree’ 2 cans of organic chickpeas, with garlic, olive oil and a little lemon juice . A simple cucumber salad with cherry tomatoes , red onions, herbs, feta with a vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to this meal.
2. Don’t feel like cooking or don’t have the time, how about some Turkish food. Takeout does not have to be junk food so you can order a balanced meal that is packed with veggies and grains. What I love about this meal is that it looks and tastes like something I would have made at home. You can try other options like a sushi dinner, Korean, Thai, Italian. The important thing is to include vegetables and make sure that its a nutritious meal.
3. I call this the lazy meal only because its very easy to prepare. If you don’t have time, use ready cut fries instead of cutting the potatoes yourself, I love the Alexa brand for this. layer the fries in a shallow oven safe dish, place marinated chicken over the fries and cook in the oven for 45 mins. I pretty much use whatever I have in the fridge for the Arugula salad like tomatoes, red onion, red peppers. I also threw in some kiwi for the fun of it.
These look amazing1I would love to try that chickpea mash!
Its really good and very simple to make. enjoy!
A chicken roasting in the oven is one of my favorite things about the weekend! That chickpea mash sounds yummy, and so does the cucumber salad.
Agree about the roast chicken. I love how easy it is to make.
Yum! These are so creative too! I love trying new dishes so I will have to try this!
Great ideas! Yes. I’m a big fan of meat and veggies and low carb at least during the week 😉
That chicken look so yummy! I will have to try these dinners! xo Loren
Yum. It’s like you read my mind. I’m a big fan of easy, delicious recipes. Definitely plan on trying the herb roasted chicken with chickpea mash.
They all look great and easy. Will try making some. I some times have issues with what to make for dinner.
mashed chickpeas sound awesome! and that last meal… totally trying that!
Love these quick and easy meal ideas. Can’t wait to try them.
These don’t sound all that lazy I will say that! They look delicious though 😉 xx Adaleta Avdic
All 3 options look delicious; really hard to decide! If I must pick, I’ll choose the Lamb Gyro. Thank you for sharing these great choices!
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I wouldn’t turn down any of these dishes placed in front of me. We love lamb and don’t have it enough.
Yum! I love your mashed chickpea idea! Sounds delicious!
All of these look amazing. I always love trying new meals. I would love to try all of these!
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Fabulous! Great timing too, with back to school!
The chicken and fries looks SO yum! And would be a great kid friendly meal too
I love the idea of doing a chickpea mash instead of a starch with the chicken. I am going to have to give that a try!
Wow – the chickpea mash sounds and looks fabulous… and these all look like such great dinners!
My whole family loves roasted chicken and I love how you can stretch it into more than one meal. Great suggestions!
mmm these all look so yummy! The chicken with the chickpea mash looks totally amazing:)
Thank you Joanna!
Yum! These all look delicious- and who doesn’t like a quick easy meal! Will definitely try these!
All of these look so delicious! I really want to give that cucumber salad a try!
xo Ashley
Its fresh and delicious, you will love it!
Great ideas!!! I’m always looking for new and delicious meals. Ones like these that are quick and easy too are fantastic!!
That cucumber salad looks delicious!!
Thank you Danielle!
These look wonderful! Love the chickpea mash! I’ve never thought to make them like this – great ideas!
Thank you Patricia! The chickpea mash is a nice quick side dish, I love it
Every single one of these dishes looks amazing! I’m especially a big fan of the quick prep meal (the roasted chicken)!
Xx, Emily
Thanks Emily. The roasted chicken is one of my favorites too!
These all look SO amazing! I don’t normally go all out like this when cooking (I tend to stick to easy and simple things), but these can be a great idea for a delicious dinner, a special occasion and also for lots of leftovers!
I love meals with lots of leftovers too! Thanks for visiting Hannah
Yummy delicious, simple, and easy to prepare.
I love easy meals!
I love the idea of roasting a whole chicken! I’ve actually never done that before! Thanks for the tips!! <3
Its actually very easy, just rub the chicken with your favorite seasonings and stuff it with herbs, lemon, garlic and throw it in the oven. You will also have plenty of leftovers
YUM! These do look delicious! 🙂 I will save for later! xo Loren || http://www.thinkelysian.com
These are fantastic ideas! I’m so busy, and I never take time to cook, but my wallet and my waistline can’t handle takeout anymore!
that herb-roasted chicken is mouthwatering!!
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