Dinner is still undecided, and you have three possible starting points: the ingredients in your kitchen, a prepared meal, or something in the freezer. Choose the amount of cooking you want to do first. That narrows the options much faster than scrolling through recipes.
Use what is already in the kitchen
Look for the main ingredient you want to use, then the things that go with it. If you have almost everything for a familiar meal, write down the missing ingredient before opening another recipe. For a busy evening, a dish you already know saves having to learn a new method as well as cook.
Keep the plan small enough for the evening you have. You can cook one part of a meal and choose the rest separately.
Put together a prepared meal
At Home Cafe, pork meatballs in tomato sauce can go alongside mashed potatoes. The side is priced separately, so add both to the order. For a different combination, look at the tuna bowl, with quinoa, boiled egg, greens and vegetables.
If you want soup, borscht comes with sour cream, herbs and bread. These choices give you a starting point without having to assemble a long order. Call the cafe to arrange when it can be prepared.
Choose a product from the freezer
Frozen vareniki come in 0.5 kg packs with four filling options. Frozen pork and chicken crepes are priced per piece. Choose the product that suits your kitchen and follow its preparation instructions.
For several evenings, use the family meal-planning guide to write down which meals you will cook and which you will arrange ahead. Leave space for the evening when plans change.
