There are those times that mom doesn’t really want to cook. But the family still needs to eat. What are some easy ideas for those “in between” meals?
If you asked my siblings what we want to eat Friday lunch or Motzei Shabbos we would all unanimously say, “pizza.” We don’t have a problem eating pizza day after day. But the surprising thing we realized when we all got married is that not all our spouses want pizza all the time. Even more surprising (ok, not that surprising) is that some of our kids inherited the gene that does not like pizza for every Thursday dinner, Friday lunch, Saturday night, and Sunday lunch. Strange….
And so I set out to find out what the rest of the world likes to eat / cook for those in-between meals (People like my sister-in-laws, neighbors, and friends).
Here is the complete list of ideas. Choose what works for your family. And if you like pizza I have a few options:
Try the 30 minute dough (have pizza in under 45 minutes from start to finish). And make awesome homemade pizza without a pizza stone by clicking here. And, of course, always top your pizza with some Rotev pizza.
Dairy or Pareve Ideas:
- French toast – Buy pre-sliced challah on Friday. Get our basic recipe here.
- Eggs
- Tuna
- Bagels
- Pita pizzas (add some basil, scallions and parsley for a great herb topping)
- Pizza bagels
- Pancakes or waffles (see our favorites here.)
- Cheese latkes (if you want something a little sweeter)
- Soft boiled eggs and toast (or poached!)
- Oatmeal
- Noodle soups (Tradition)
- Pasta (try our no pot ziti here)
- Smoothies
- Grilled cheese
- Avocado cheese toasts
- Crackers and cheese or peanut butter
- Salmon and salad
- Check out our sandwich maker recipes with enough choices to please everyone!
Meat Ideas:
- Deli sandwiches
- Chicken soup and challah
- Cholent and potato kugel
- Potato kugel and chickpeas
- Frozen French fries and hot dogs (using the secret frozen fries recipe!)
- Schnitzel and potato kugel
Some families officially have a set “menu” while others have a fend for yourself (FFY) policy. How do you handle these in between meals?
I grew up with cereal & milk and fresh marble or brownie cake when we got home from school and kugel and cholent in the late afternoon. My kids dont think thats food though… so its FFY pizza bread, salad, tuna, kugel, whatever theyre in the mood of. No set menu
Great list! Dont forget wraps! Anything goes in a wrap and its different way of serving so the same foods don’t get boring!!
Bourekas and paninis.
Anything tastes better in the panini machine????
My mother started making a pareve chulent in the oven for Friday lunch for all those that still want a coffee after. She also makes an extra potato kugel. She has a big family and feels it’s easier if she serves a specific thing then everyone helping them self. Much less clean up this way!
Chulent, kugel, chickpeas, Farfel and don’t forget sour pickles! My kids never complain or get bored of the standard toamehu.
Friday in the winter = schnitzel, borkeas
year round hummus pita maybe falafel , wraps or sandwiches
summer wings on the grill