Need some ideas...

J&K10910 · November 2009

...for 1 or 2 somewhat healthy, leftover friendly meals I can make on Thursday to leave with FI for the weekend. I'll be gone this weekend and since he's paying for my gas to get home and working all weekend, I thought it would be nice to leave him some quick to reheat meal options. My first thought was chili, but he doesn't want that. And no, he doesn't have any better ideas ;)For the record, FI IS perfectly capable of feeding himself, but since he's working all weekend he's likely to eat out a lot, which our budget doesn't need. Plus we're both trying to eat healthier. So I thought it would be nice, since I have the time and ability, to do this for him.

gkb0910 · November 2009

Stir fry is a fairly healthy and easy to reheat dinner. You can add whatever veggies you want and serve it over brown rice or whole wheat noodles.Lasagna is also easy to reheat, and if made with low fat cheese isn't awful. You can add spinach for veggie content, too.

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt · November 2009

What about some whole wheat pasta and a couple of different sauces? He could heat up the pasta mixed with whatever sauce he feels like. And pasta keeps pretty well. Keep some pre-cut salad on hand and he can eat that with it.

aMrsin09 · November 2009

Is it cold where you are? Homemade chicken noodle soup? Beef stew w/ dumplings? Chicken w/dumplings? Chicken Pot Pie?

tidetravel · November 2009

Stirfry? Spaghetti/lasagna?

Stackeye210 · November 2009

You could pre make a crock pot roast (or chicken). Just have it all seasoned and ready and he can turn it on one day before work. And have leftovers for the next day at lunch time.Not exactly healthy, but chicken enchiladas are always very good as leftovers.

Just Jen · November 2009

I love lentil soup

Kati0105 · November 2009

Turkey meatloaf? Baked ziti? Tuna casserole?

gkb0910 · November 2009

Does he like stuffed green peppers? Rachael Ray makes a stuffed green pepper stoup that's great. I make it with ground turkey. http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=476

lizziemoopsc · November 2009

soup is always good, sometimes even better in the couple days after. You can make them as healthy as you want (ff half and half or skim milk, etc). or you could cook up some meat, rice or pasta, veggies, and some sauces and he can put them together however he wants.

SarahnVinny · November 2009

Honey Curry Baked ChickenPreheat oven to 350F/175C. 2/3 cup/150mL butter, melted 1 cup/250 mL liquid honey 1/2 cup/125 mL prepared mustard 2 Tbsp/30 mL curry powder 2 lb/1 kg chicken pieces, skinless Combine first four ingredients in a baking dish.Place chicken in the pan, meaty side down.Bake 50-60 minutes, covered, until no longer pink insideServe with a side of brown rice and steamed veggies!

J&K10910 · November 2009

We just had spaghetti, so he might not be into more pasta, but I'll definitely run that by him. We just had a roast so he probably won't want that either. Gah!He DOES love stuffed green peppers, and I never make them because I don't like them. That's a good idea!

Micky15 · November 2009

You could make up a small lasagna, freeze it and leave instructions for him (oven at 350 for 45 minutes, or whatever.) Or I always make mini shepards pies, which is basically the same ingredients as a regular shepards pie (ground beef, a few peas or carrots and potatoes) but in a small tart shell. You just cook the beef and pack it into the cups, top it with the mashed potatoes and cook it in the oven. They freeze great and it just takes about 15 minutes in the oven to warm them up again. GL! And that's so nice of you to do that for him!

kdcwedding · November 2009

I make an amazing casserole from a WW recipe with ground chicken, grilled eggplant, a chunky tomato sauce, and cheese - it reheats really well. Let me see if I can find the recipe!

Marina007 · November 2009

Moussaka - I usually use sweet potato layers as well as eggplant, and put lots of carrots in the meat/tomato sauce. Make an easy and fairly healthy bechemel sauce with a tablespoon of butter, 2,5 tablespoons of flour, and a litre of skim milk. Let thicken, and add nutmeg. Layer veggies, bechemel, meat sauce, and bake in the oven. Yummy!

J&K10910 · November 2009

Ooh, Sarah, that sounds like something he'd like too. Does it reheat well?

kikibaby · November 2009

A big crock pot o' chili? (Could make with ground turkey instead of beef)

kikibaby · November 2009

Doh, reading comprehension- I see he doesn't want chili.

agk0125 · November 2009

I also vote for turkey meatloaf. I have a great recipe where you mix in diced peppers and onions. It's amazing.

kdcwedding · November 2009

http://www.kathyskorner.net/wwarchives.htm#greeggYou can modify the spices/herbs if he isn't into the greek flavors.

SarahnVinny · November 2009

It does reheat well, just make some extra sauce that he can put on it after reheating.

J&K10910 · November 2009

Wow, too many good ideas. I'm making a meal list for next week too ;)I wish we had more freezer space and I'd just make a bunch of stuff and throw it all in the freezer so we'd have something quick, easy, and healthy on lazy days.

mandysmear · November 2009

Pasta is always good and easy. Pizza. Quesadilla. A pasta salad of some sort. I actually like ribs left over, they're not the healthiest, but they're not the worst either.I like having a bag of salad in the fridge.Left over taco meat for a nice hearty taco salad.Chicken salad for chicken salad wraps. Easy AND quick for him.

AngelaOct11 · November 2009

I made this a couple weeks ago. I took it to work a couple nights and it was pretty good left over. 8 ounces uncooked ziti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano 1 (10-ounce) can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes (such as Rotel Bold Italian) 4 cups baby spinach 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded, smoked Gouda cheese, divided Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 375°.Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach to pan; cook 30 seconds or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.

J&K10910 · November 2009

Oh, Mandy he loves taco salads, so that would be good, and super easy for me.Chicken salad is another thing he likes but we don't have much because I don't care for it. Thanks!

TheSaltyPeanut · November 2009

stuffed whole wheat shells... with spinach, cottage cheese and lowfat mozz cheese. We make a slew of them, freeze them, then pop them in the oven with a jar of spaghetti sauce. They are fabulous! I got the recipe from sparkpeople.com

kikibaby · November 2009

I'm hungry now

Stackeye210 · November 2009

Kiki - I was hungry before this post.........Now I'm starved!

J&K10910 · November 2009

Thank you so much everyone! I'm making a HUGE list, and he'll just have to pick something. Then the rest are going into the next couple weeks' meal rotations. Yum!

sarabellam · November 2009

This is a really yummy pasta dish that reheats well (it's better the second day)http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/baked-penne-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe/index.html

missy68 · November 2009

J&K - does he like sloppy joes? I make a shepherd's pie with mine instead of sandwiches, and it reheats super well.Let me know and I'll tell you how I make mine - I'm embarrassed to call it a recipe, it's so easy.

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