20 Easy and Delicious Daily Meal Ideas to Stop the “What’s for Dinner?” Headache, Enjoyed by the Whole Family

Below are 20 daily 3-4 course meal ideas to ensure nutrition and relieve homemakers from the headache of thinking about dishes.

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Every day, what to eat is a headache for many housewives. How to have enough salty soups, full of nutrients, without being overwhelmed, and also make the family delicious.

Sometimes standing at the market, you don’t know what to buy, going into the kitchen not knowing what to cook to avoid being bored. So, let’s refer to these 20 daily meals, then you can swap the dishes in this meal to create many variations for a diverse family meal:

Meal number 1: Consists of the following dishes

– Sour soup cooked with beef to prevent fatigue and provide nutrients

– Vietnamese gourd soup, refreshing and cooling

– Boiled pork trotters, adding more nutrients

– Stir-fried cowpeas with beef

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Meal number 2: Consists of the following dishes

– Boiled morning glory served with garlic chili sauce

– Fried squid with eggs, rich in protein

– Steamed prawns with bitter gourd, refreshing and high in protein

– Deep-fried battered shrimps for young children

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Daily Meal 3

– Stir-fried morning glory with garlic and beef (or pork depending on taste)

– Duck stewed with sour soup and taro

– Boiled tofu to prevent fatigue

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Meal number 4

– Braised pork ribs with orange sauce, loved by children

– Stir-fried pumpkin with spring onions for those who consume less meat

– Sweet pumpkin soup

– Fried potatoes for dessert

– Fried eggs

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Meal number 5

– Smoked pork ham

– Deep-fried chicken thighs with butter, served with raw vegetables

– Bitter melon soup with prawns, refreshing

– Boiled cabbage, high in fiber

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Daily Meal 6

– Stir-fried balsam flowers with garlic

– Soup cooked with mustard greens and meat (or pork depending on taste)

– Deep-fried tofu, crispy, and served with fish sauce

– Steamed squid

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Meal number 7

– Rolled pork belly with vegetables

– Fried rolled eggs

– Stir-fried su su (vegetable) with garlic

– Soup cooked with pigs’ feet and bamboo shoots

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Meal number 8

– Pickled vegetables cooked with beef 

– Pickled cucumbers for dessert

– Deep-fried shrimp with lemongrass and chili

– Boiled morning glory with sour soup or lime juice

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Meal number 9

– Shrimp wrapped in fried potatoes

– Fried tofu

– Boiled morning glory

– Stir-fried pickled vegetables

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Meal number 10

– Fried eggs

– Boiled morning glory

– Braised carp with pickles

– Boiled pumpkin

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Meal number 11

– Shrimp fried with lemongrass and chili, served with salted lime and pepper

– Stir-fried vegetables with garlic and sesame or salt

– Soup cooked with potatoes and cabbage

– Beef stir-fried with mixed vegetables

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Meal number 12

– Boiled cabbage

– Baked carp

– Boiled pumpkin

– Steamed beef with lemongrass

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Meal number 13

– Shrimp stir-fried with chili and lemongrass, served with salted lime and pepper

– Mixed vegetables and meat soup

– Quail fried until crispy

– Corn fried

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Meal number 14

– Pork bung sautée with garlic leeks

– Boiled morning glory

– Quail marinated in five spices and fried

– Pickled eggplant

– Fresh fruits for dessert

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Meal number 15

– Soup cooked with pumpkin and bones

– Boiled pork ribs, served with chili and salt

– Fried wax gourd with garlic

– Pickled mustard greens and pickled cucumbers as side dishes

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Meal 16

– Fried eggs with mushrooms

– Stir-fried bok choy with garlic

– Minced meat in tomato sauce

– Mango for dessert

– Orange juice

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Meal 17

– Kebab

– Stir-fried cabbage with tomato sauce

– Sour soup cooked with pigs’ feet

– Braised beef with potatoes and carrots

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Meal number 18

– Soup cooked with coriander and basil leaves

– Stir-fried bok choy with garlic

– Pork belly stir-fried with tofu and tomatoes

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Meal number 19

– Boiled meat, served with chili and lime dip

– Soup cooked with ngot leaves, with prawns or meat

– Fried fish paste rolls with spring onions

– Stir-fried yardlong beans

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Meal 20

– Soup cooked with bí squash

– Deep-fried crispy potatoes with sauce

– Boiled meat, served with chili dip

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Frequently asked questions

Try one-pan recipes like a veggie frittata or a hearty pasta dish. Sheet pan meals are also convenient, such as roasted veggies with sausage, or a simple tray of baked fish and potatoes. Salads are another fast option; try a hearty chicken and grain bowl, or a classic like a Cobb or Nicoise salad.

Plan your meals in advance and create a grocery list to save time. Prep ingredients ahead of time, chop veggies and marinate meats, so they’re ready to go. Use appliances like slow cookers or pressure cookers to have a meal ready when you get home. Batch cook on weekends to freeze and reheat during the week.

Kids usually love familiar favorites like pizza, burgers, or tacos. Try making healthier versions with whole grains and lots of veggies. Pasta dishes are often a hit, and you can sneak in extra nutrition with hidden veggies in the sauce. Finger foods are fun for kids, so try a build-your-own meal like DIY wraps or mini kebabs.

Invest in good storage containers to keep ingredients fresh and organized. Use a meal planning app to create a schedule and shopping list. Cook in batches and freeze individual portions for quick meals. Pre-chopped veggies and pre-cooked grains can be a timesaver, but compare prices to see if it’s cheaper to prep yourself.

Fresh fruit is nature’s dessert, and you can get creative with fruit salads, parfaits, or fruit skewers. Baked apples or pears with cinnamon are a warm and cozy treat. For something more indulgent, try frozen bananas blended into ‘nice cream,’ or make your own chocolate mousse with avocado and cocoa.