On 2013-08-27 23:32:52 +0000, Kalmia said:

> I seem to rotate about 30 different evening meals, and that's about it.
> I can't seem to branch out and try new things lately. I hate that
> "WhatamIgonnamakeforsupper" thought, and my better half's reply is
> always "Idunno".
>
> It's not that I don't have hundreds, maybe thousands, of untried
> recipes around.
> How do you get out of that rut? And please don't' say 'eat out'.

I sometimes feel the way you do, but if I don't go through this "MAKE
IT, ALREADY!" process, it will never get made.

1) Make a list of things you really want to try.
2) Prioritize it from "most feasible or convenient" down to "highly unlikely".
3) Remove all the "highly unlikely" dishes from the list.
4) Set a day that you have the time and project the energy to make the
first listed meal.
5) Write down the ingredients you will need for that meal.
6) Put that list of ingredients in your car. Use that car the next time
you shop.
7) Buy the ingredients on the list.
8) Prepare the meal.