Man people don't have a lot of time to cook. They have a lot of other things to do. Between work and school and other activities they're lucky if they have time to stop at a fast food joint much less prepare quality meals at home. The issue isn't always cooking but rather planning nutritious menus. People who have trouble with this, however, must not be paying much attention. With the Internet, cooking shows, and food demonstrations daily at supermarkets, it's easier than ever to plan a whole week of meals. Here are a few good dinner ideas for delicious meals the whole family can enjoy.

An American favorite is the corn dog. While not a healthy food, it is a tasty one that is easy to prepare. The batter is flour, corn meal, salt, sugar and baking powder mixed with milk. Then coat the dogs and fry until golden brown. Put the dog on a stick for an authentic feel.

In the old days dinner and supper were two different things, one a main meal and the other a lighter snack. As time went by this changed based on social class and schedule. People who performed manual labor continued with the tradition of dinner to keep up their energy. As times change and we move away from regular meals at home, dinner has become the anchor that keeps families together and signals the end of the out of the home portion of the day and the beginning of at home leisure time. The meaning of supper and dinner have merged. The late meal can be light especially for people who are weight conscious. Try a roast chicken salad.

Crock pots were made for busy schedules. Set it up in the morning then enjoy a great meal at night. The whole meal can cook without supervision. Try pot roast and potatoes. Stop on the way home for a hot loaf of bread. Or you can ditch the bread to keep down the pounds.

Excellent home cooking isn't hard - try pork chops, or steaks on the grill. Use Google to find more great dinner ideas. There are tons on line.

Man people don't have a lot of time to cook. In part it's because of packed schedules. Sometimes fast food is their only alternative in the midst of a busy day. Quick, healthy, inexpensive meals aren't easy to plan, that's the problem. It's not that hard, folks. Because between cooking shows, the Internet, and a wide variety of easy prepare wholesome foods at grocery stores, it's not hard to come up with a seven day menu that satisfies everyone at the table. Now for some excellent dinner ideas.

An American favorite is the corn dog. While not a healthy food, it is a tasty one that is easy to prepare. Make a batter with some flour, corn meal, salt, sugar and baking powder mixed with milk, dip the hot dogs and then deep fry them until the batter is golden brown. You an even add a corn dog stick to make it feel authentic.

In the old days dinner and supper were two different things, one a main meal and the other a lighter snack. Over time this was adjusted according to the needs of social class and work type. Physical laborers needed an afternoon dinner to keep up their strength throughout the grueling day. Dinner has changed to become the anchor meal for most families, and a transition between work and school and preparing for a night of sleep. Most people call the big meal either or both of supper or dinner. The evening meal doesn't have to be huge, though. Try a roast chicken salad.

Crock pots were made for busy schedules. Set it, forget it, then return home to a well cooked meal. The whole meal can cook without supervision. Cook a roast with some cut up potatoes and carrots. Stop on the way home for a hot loaf of bread. You can also let the bread slide if you're worried about the waist line.

Excellent home cooking isn't hard - try pork chops, or steaks on the grill. For more dinner ideas, Google the term. There are tons on line.