A Simple Saturday Dinner

Saturday should be a day  to relax yet it's hard to do, especially now in September.There's soccer games to watch or late summer gardening or a day of  just simple chores to do  . The idea of an elaborate supper to end it is tiring.Cooking is yet another  chore  You can try take out  but that can be greasy and fattening.A better choice is just a simple meal that just consists of very few ingredients.

Sometimes the best suppers are ones with very little thought or choices. Think about getting a baguette and spreading cheese on it.You can get a Boursin or cheddar spread  for those or a nice creamy Brie. .If you don't have bread then use crackers. For more sustenance slice up tomatoes and serve them  sprinkled with salt. You can also just put olive oil and shredded basil leaves on them.Layer this on the sliced bread instead of the  cheese .Another idea is taking thinly sliced ham and putting it with the cheese for a kind of gourmet sandwich.

Salads work well too for a Saturday night meal. Make it heartier with whatever meat you have leftover from the previous week. Sliced cold London Broil works well in a simple green salad.Add some tomatoes and sliced peppers and a quick vinaigrette. You can do the same with chicken or ham , but used a fruit infused vinegar to make the dressing. Doing this will emphasize the meat's flavor. Soup is another easy supper choice. Start with bouillon cubes, tomatoes peppers and precut onions and carrots (you can get this in your store's salad section) then  throw in any kind of bean. Simmer and stir for a few minutes and serve with either crusty bread or crackers.

The best thing about a busy Saturday is winding down with a simple supper. It doesn't have to be elaborate.It does have to be good and that's   easy to do . All it takes is just basic  recipes to create an effortless meal.