People Are Sharing Their "Why Don't I Make This More Often?" Meal That Everyone Should Add To Their Cooking Rotation
We all have that meal — the one we overlook and then wonder why we don't eat it all the time. Well, redditor Elulah asked people to share their "why don't I have this more often meal." Here's what home cooks said.
1. "Breakfast for dinner. It's practically a pantry meal that leaves everyone satisfied and happy. I just always forget it's an option!"
2. "I just had creamed mushrooms on toast. I make it with chestnut mushrooms fried in butter with garlic, thyme, pepper, a splash of white wine vinegar, a bit of Dijon mustard, and cream, served on granary toast with grated Grana Padano and chopped fresh parsley. It's so quick, simple, and amazing; every time I eat it, I think I should make it more often, yet I never do. I have it probably twice a year; it just rarely occurs to me to make it, and I don't know why."
3. "Chicken and rice bowls. I get some chicken that is cooked and make some of that boxed yellow rice. When the rice is done, dump in a can of black beans and the cut up chicken. Mix it up. Put it in bowls and top with cheese and sour cream. Eat with tortilla chips. You can add or subtract anything that makes sense, and it's forgiving on amounts. You don't have to measure anything, really. It's so unexpectedly yummy every single time. It tends to be a heavy meal, but it's so good."
4. "BLT with thick slices of toasted bread, beefsteak tomatoes, butter lettuce, lots of well-done bacon, and mayo mixed with Old Bay seasoning. In fact, now I know what I'm having for dinner."
5. "Corned beef and cabbage. Why do we only make this on St. Patrick's Day? Honestly, it's worth making it for the leftover corned beef hash the next morning."
6. "Baked sweet potato with butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg with crumbled goat cheese on top is next level."
7. "Egg salad sandwich. It's one of life's greatest simple pleasures. I like to add scallion and a dash of Worcestershire sauce to my egg salad."
8. "My 'why don't I have this more often' meal would have to be a well-prepared risotto. Every time I have it, I'm reminded of how much I enjoy it. I just don't make it often enough."
9. "Pasta with peas and bacon, olive oil, and Parmesan. It also tastes good cold. I now want to make it. And eat it."
10. "Mozzarella, tomato, and rocket lettuce on a slice of focaccia topped with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. It's super simple and very satisfying, but it's a rarity for me!"
11. "Honestly, for me, it's peanut butter and jelly. I always forget that I like peanut butter and jelly until I'm in a situation where it's the only option, and then I eat it and remember how tasty it is."
12. "Fig jam and goat cheese on a fresh French baguette. Maybe add hot honey for a little sweetness and kick."
13. "For me, it's got to be scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on sourdough. So simple, but when I actually make it, it's like, why don't I have this more often?! It's quick, comforting, and always hits the spot."
14. "Biscuits and gravy. Super easy to throw together and always satisfying. I'm not sure why I don't add it into my dinner rotation, but maybe this is my sign."
15. "Burrata and tomato salad. A bowl of halved grape tomatoes splashed with olive oil and balsamic, throw in some torn basil leaves if I have them, plop a ball of burrata on there, and grind some salt and pepper on top."
16. "Good, hearty bread with sharp cheddar melted slightly on it. It makes a great breakfast despite it being super simple."
17. "Linguini and clams. It's literally a 10-minute, delicious, and easy meal. When you make it with canned clams, it's very inexpensive."
18. "Chicken paprikash. It's really easy to make, and it's always a hit at home, but I don't think to make it super often."
19. "'Thanksgiving' dinner. Roasting a whole chicken is way less time-consuming than making turkey, and it usually comes out juicier than turkey, anyway. I make it with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce more than a few times a year."
20. "A baked potato with all the toppings. I usually start it out in the microwave and then finish it in the oven. It cuts down the cooking time, and you still get your nice oven-baked skin."
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— Elulah
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