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I tend to have some more free time on Sundays so I was hoping to start making some nicer and fancier diners.

I'd say I would have about 90 minutes or so that I could dedicate to prep time (or if it needs prepped the night before like a marinade that's fine too) and pretty much as long as it needs for cooking too.

What's your favorite meal to make on your weekends?

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[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago
  • Lasagna
  • Breaded fish (or tofu slices) - dipped in flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs
  • Big wok of stirfry
[–] Fediverse_throwaway_647@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

You can get pretty fast at spatchcocking a chicken and getting it ready to roast.

My favorite is a lemon pepper chicken over mushroom risotto. Feels fancy, doesn't break the bank, is easy to pull together, and doesn't leave many dishes.

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Sous vide fish or steak.

Slow bbq pork ribs.

[–] Lv_InSaNe_vL@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago

I do sous vide fish and chicken all the time.

But BBQ ribs, that's an idea. Might bum my dad's smoker for an afternoon 🤔

[–] wirelesswire@lemmy.zip 3 points 13 hours ago

My friend's parents would make breakfast for dinner on Sunday nights. I always love an excuse to make breakfast.

[–] macncheese@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I have a picky kid so dinners have gotten pretty basic over here. I used to make a crazy 'world's best lasagna' recipe that required some time. Like all sorts of cheeses, that thing was gooooood.

Something I've never made but would love to try is like a Beef Wellington or something.

[–] Lv_InSaNe_vL@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Hmmm. You should send me that recipe, lasagna is exactly the type of thing I'm looking for! I made enchiladas last weekend.

Not too hard (I'm not a good chef), takes too long for a normal night, spends some time in the oven so I can do other chores

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago

I've found that meal delivery kits are perfect for this situation, though they typically require a commitment of cooking at least 3 days a week. I like how they let you pick recipes ahead of time and then take care of the ingredients. I suck at planning, so having them take care of the planning so I can focus on the cooking has been awesome for me.