Want Dinner Ideas with Variety…We Got ’em!
First in our Dinner Ideas with Variety Collection, Chipotle Bean Chili with Quinoa…
Dinner Ideas Recipes: Chipotle Bean Chili with Quinoa…
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions-Quick and Easy:
Add the celery, both bell peppers, and onion, and cook stirring for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables soften a little.
*If you want to control your portions and calories, keep the bowl size smaller. Something like these nesting Ceramic Heart Bowls, give you lots of portion options…
Our next Dinner Ideas Recipes keeps us diet conscious year round…
Dinner Ideas Recipes: Scallops Grilled with Cucumber Ginger Mango Salsa…
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients:
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions–Quick and Easy:
Set aside while you grill the scallops.
When hot, put scallops in, cooking until seared well, then turn and cook the other side.
They should be good and golden brown and cooked through.
This should take 2 to 3 minutes on each side, depending on the size.
Our third Dinner Ideas Recipes still keeps us in a low carb mode…
Dinner Ideas Recipes: Salmon Baked With Balsamic Reduction…
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients:
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions–Quick and Easy:
Place saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently until liquid reduces by about a third.
This should take about 10 minutes. The more it reduces, the thicker and sweeter it will get.
Then add the lime juice, and continue whisking until color gets lighter.
Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
Serve salmon while still warm on these Slate Grey Handmade Ceramic Dinner Plates…
Dinner Ideas Recipes: Vegetables Roasted with Balsamic and Flank Steak…
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients:
pepper
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions–Quick and Easy:
Then salt and pepper; turn and repeat on the other side.
Place it on a broiler pan.
Then flip and cook for about 4 more minutes.
The steak should feel somewhat firm. Remove to cutting board and let rest.
Cover it loosely with a piece of foil to keep it warm.
Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil over them, and mix with your hands to coat veggies well.
Then, using a big spatula to turn the veggies to brown evenly, and continue cooking for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Spoon more of the vinaigrette from the bowl over the top of the steak if desired with these vintage mixed lot soup ladle serving spoons…
*You can also try spinning this recipe into another by serving it over rice.
Let’s keep the variety going with our quick and easy dinner ideas recipes with an all time favorite–
Grilled Mexico Burritos
Being very close to the border here in Arizona, Mexico style burritos are a staple. Everyone has their favorite Mexican family run restaurant in town, and we’re no exception. Ours is Rosa’s, and the family members are still cooking in the kitchen, serving your table, and greeting you at the door.
Rosa’s has the best salsa in town too!
Most of us try our own versions of Mexico style burritos at home, and since it’s grilling time, this version gets you outside cooking with a nice smoky flavor inside your tortilla…
Dinner Ideas Ingredients for Grilled Mexico Burritos:
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
2 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp marjoram
1 tsp salt
1 (2 1/2 lb) boneless pork roast, rolled and tied
2 C green chili salsa
2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil + extra to rub on the roast before grilling
6-10 inch flour tortillas
1 C Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 C lettuce, shredded
1 C sour cream
Courtesy of thekitchensinkrecipes.com
Dinner Ideas Directions for Grilled Mexico Burritos–Quick and Easy:
Blend together the red wine vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, cumin, oregano, marjoram and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Rub the spice mixture all over the roast making sure to cover the entire roast well.
The brush the roast with the oil and allow the roast to stand 30 minutes.
Heat grill to medium high heat.
Place the roast on grill grate away from the direct heat.
Roast the meat for 3 ½ hours or until the internal temperature reaches 185 degrees.
Remove the roast and allow to cool slightly.
Once cooled enough to work with cut the roast into 1 inch chunks.
Place the chunks into a saucepan, add the salsa and bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes.
Place the remaining olive oil in a separate saucepan, add the beans and heat.
Place the tortillas on the grill over the direct heat and toast 10 seconds per side.
Place the beans on each grilled tortilla.
Add cheese and the pork mixture.
Top with the lettuce and sour cream.
Roll into burritos.
By placing the roast over indirect heat, the roast will cook slowly. This helps the roast stays moist. It also allows the roast to cook evenly on all sides, by reflecting the heat off of the lid of the grill.
We couldn’t put this Dinner Ideas Recipes Collection together without some pasta and noodles…
Noodles are pretty much a staple in many dishes around the world. There is even a celebrated Noodle month.
We have Chinese noodles, Thai noodles, Italian pasta noodles, American noodles, German spaetzle noodles, and we could go on and on. Who on this planet does not have some kind of noodles?
Dinner Ideas Recipes: Cabbage and Angel Hair Noodles…
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients:
8 oz angel hair pasta cut into 2 inch lengths
4 cups green cabbage – shredded
1/2 cup vegetable broth
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (plain yogurt can be used instead of sour cream)
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions for Cabbage and Angel Hair Noodles–Quick and Easy:
Cook angel hair noodles and drain well. While noodles are cooking, saute shredded cabbage in broth until tender (approximately 10-15 minutes).
Once cabbage is tender add pasta noodles and mix well.
Once combined together well, remove pan from heat.
Salt, pepper and add garlic powder to taste.
Top with sour cream and serve while warm.
Serve in bowls like this heart shaped beauty from owlcreekceramics on Etsy..
We couldn’t leave out a pork choice for your quick and easy dinner ideas.
You’ll need this Peachy & Spicy Grilled Pork Chops idea…
I think pork lends itself to that perfect combination of sweet, salty & spicy, so it’s one of my favorites for the grill. The combination of the spicy marinade and the sweet taste of the peach salsa make this a great meal for any taste bud.
Courtesy of seriousseats.com
Dinner Ideas Recipes Ingredients for Peachy & Spicy Grilled Pork Chops:
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 bone in 1 inch thick pork chops
2 1/2 C fresh peaches, peeled and diced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped fine
2 green onions, remove green and slice thin
2 TBSP cilantro, chopped fine
2 TBSP lime juice
Dinner Ideas Recipes Directions for Peachy & Spicy Grilled Pork Chops–Quick and Easy:
In a small bowl stir the vinegar, jalapeno pepper, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper together well.
Place the mixture into a shallow container with a lid.
Add the pork chops and cover.
Marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours.
Place the peaches, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
Add the lime juice and toss to cover.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Remove the chops from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Allow the steaks to sit at room temperature about 20 minutes.
Heat grill to medium temperature.
Cook steaks 10 minutes, turning once, until juices run clear.
Remove pork chops and cover with aluminum foil.
Allow chops to stand in the foil 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes unwrap the steaks and slice into strips(optional).
Remove the peach salsa from the refrigerator.
Serve the grilled pork chops or sliced strips over the salsa.
These grilled pork chops served whole or sliced will work just fine, and you can even substitute oranges, pineapple or apricots for the salsa, as long as they are sweet to act in combination with the spices.
OK, how’s that for dinner ideas variety?
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