Classic Roast Chicken Dinner
Main: Whole seasoned roast chicken
Sides: Mashed potatoes, buttered carrots
Extras: Gravy made from drippings
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
4–5 potatoes
1 lb carrots
Butter or oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Spaghetti Birthday Dinner
Main: Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce
Sides: Garlic bread, garden salad
Extras: Grated parmesan
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 jar pasta sauce
1 loaf French bread
1 small bag salad greens
Tomato + cucumber
Butter + garlic powder
BBQ Plate
Main: BBQ chicken thighs/drumsticks
Sides: Corn, baked beans
Extras: Coleslaw
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
6–8 chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 bottle BBQ sauce
4 ears of corn OR 1 bag frozen corn
1 can of baked beans
1 bag coleslaw mix + small dressing
Comfort Casserole Night
Main: Tuna or chicken casserole
Sides: Steamed broccoli
Extras: Pudding cups
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
2 cans tuna OR 1 lb cooked chicken
1 can cream soup (mushroom/chicken)
1 lb noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shredded cheese
1 head broccoli
Build-Yo-Own Taco Bar
Main: Beef or chicken tacos
Sides: Rice, beans
Extras: Lettuce, tomato, cheese
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
1 taco seasoning packet
1 pack tortillas (8–10pcs)
1 can beans
1 cup rice
Lettuce, tomato
1 cup shredded cheese
Soup & Sandwich Birthday Meal
Main: Chicken noodle soup
Sides: Grilled cheese sandwiches
Extras: Pickles
Serves: 2–3 people
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken OR rotisserie chicken
1 bag egg noodles
Onion, carrots, celery
1 loaf bread
Cheese slices
Butter
Easy Stir-Fry Celebration
Main: Chicken or vegetable stir-fry
Sides: Jasmine rice
Extras: Frozen spring rolls
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breast OR mixed vegetables
1 bag frozen stir-fry veggies
Soy or stir-fry sauce
1 onion
2 cups rice
1 pack frozen spring rolls
Salmon Dinner
Main: Baked lemon-herb salmon
Sides: Roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans
Extras: Fruit salad
Serves: 2–3 people
Ingredients:
1 lb frozen salmon fillets
4–5 potatoes
½ lb green beans
1–2 lemons
Salt, pepper, herbs
1 small fruit tray or 1 lb mixed fruit
Country-Style Pork Chop Plate
Main: Pork chops with gravy
Sides: Rice or mashed potatoes, peas
Extras: Dinner rolls
Serves: 2–3 people
Ingredients:
3–4 pork chops
1 can cream of mushroom (gravy)
3–4 potatoes OR 2 cups rice
1 can of peas
1 small pack of rolls
Breakfast-for-Dinner Birthday
Main: Pancakes or French toast
Sides: Scrambled eggs, sausages
Extras: Fresh fruit
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients:
1 box pancake mix
4 eggs
1 pack sausages
1 loaf bread (if making French toast)
1 lb mixed fruit
With care,
Mike Bridges
Founder, The O55 Report