layton Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 any good ideas? i now have a stove and pots and shit. i went to fred meyer and gots me a chicken, cheese, tomato, basil, n' some torts and made me a quesadilla for dinner the past 5 nights. so besides that and frozen shit from Trader Joes, i mostly forgot what i eat....so post some ideas thats cheap, quick, and good eatin'. no bland hippy shit please. burrito ideas? what to do with that "oven" thing below my frying pan? ideas needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 mmmmm tuna casarole i bake food like chicken, salmon and pork chops enchaladas apple pie brownies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 i had popcorn for dinner last night left over chicken strips my daughter gummed and then threw on the floor the night before that back in the day when i had a life and could cook things that required a whole 10 minutes to prepare, i totally dug on this: take frozen breaded chicken strips, cook 'em according to directions, then dump a can of crushed tomatoes on top, throw in some spices n' stuff, then moz cheese on top and bake it for another 10 minutes or so. instant chicken parmesan! drink an entire bottle of $4 red wine with it and feel the old country charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 any good ideas? so besides that and frozen shit from Trader Joes, i mostly forgot what i eat Frozen Pizza from Trader Joes. So obviously the answer is no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seawallrunner Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 shopping list: one bag frozen raw shrimp three bell peppers (yellow, red, green) small jar of chopped garlic soy sauce or worcestershire sauce bag of rice recipe: rinse and chop bell peppers into small chunks cover bottom of pan with thin film of worcestershire sauce or soya sauce cook on medium heat on stovetop (set to 6 or 7) rinse frozen shrimp under running water, drain, toss into pan scoop a tablespoon or so of chopped garlic, toss over shrimp toss bell peppers over shrimp cook until shrimp are done, about 10 mins add salt to taste serve over steamed rice, mmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 didn't your mama teach you how to cook? that's just sad. with all the great food resources on the Internet, surely you can find something to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 stir fry a half pound of long green beans in peanut oil, eat with rock salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 shopping list: one bag frozen raw shrimp three bell peppers (yellow, red, green) small jar of chopped garlic soy sauce or worcestershire sauce bag of rice recipe: rinse and chop bell peppers into small chunks cover bottom of pan with thin film of worcestershire sauce or soya sauce cook on medium heat on stovetop (set to 6 or 7) rinse frozen shrimp under running water, drain, toss into pan scoop a tablespoon or so of chopped garlic, toss over shrimp toss bell peppers over shrimp cook until shrimp are done, about 10 mins add salt to taste serve over steamed rice, mmmmm. Thanks SWR! I had this tonight! Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seawallrunner Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 awesome couloir! And with a beer too - good call ! I was inspired by Dru's dinner suggestion, so I had a half pound of edamame beans with rock salt. Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Do you have a wok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snugtop Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 stir fry a half pound of long green beans in peanut oil, eat with rock salt. you forgot the serrano pepper. And don't overcook the beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 One of my mainstay quickie favorites is to boil pasta (spaghetti, fettucine, shaped pastas) in water with a little olive oil. While that's cooking, open up a jar of tasty marinara sauce (not Prego--as with wine, something in the mid price range, at least). Dump half the jar into a pan on the stove, plop in 3 TJ's frozen turkey balls--um, turkey meatballs--put a lid on it (it will splatter), and heat on low-medium while the pasta boils. Drain the pasta, test the meatballs to make sure they are cooked through, then pour over the pasta. Maybe sprinkle on some garlic powder, or crushed fresh garlic--often too much trouble--and a generous sprinkling of shredded (or grated) parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on any other herbs you might want--parsley, oregano. Open up a bag of TJ's organic herbs and/or arugula, put two handfuls in a bowl, slice some green onions and cucumber on top, sprinkle on equal parts olive oil and seasoned rice vinegar, add some fresh-ground pepper. Pour a glass of wine, and you're set. OTOH, sometimes I have frozen waffles with peanut butter and syrup, and a tall glass of skim milk. YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 edamame beans with rock salt. Mmmm. Delicious! I first had edamame beans in 1999 on a visit to Manhattan. It seemed so exotic--shortly after, they became more common out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 anyone have suggestions with ingredients that a.) do not spoil if you don't use it all (like vegetables) b.) can be frozen without ruining them (like vegetables) c.) don't involve spices of any sort way shape or form besides salt, pepper, and or hot sauce. everytime i buy vegetables to make some big ol fancy dish, i never wind up using them again and they rot in the fridge, forgotten. Rat privately told me that lasagne is a good idea. right-ho. make a shitload and freeze the rest. No good burritto suggestions? You can make and freeze them. Pasta sux, i get hungry within an hour of eating. I thought of some: Hot dogs and buns. A piece of chicken or some type of meat. Canned soup Canned chef-boy-ar-dee product Tuna melt sandwiches Canned corn or green beans. Meatloaf-fuck yeah!!! shake and bake chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 1 or two medium onions two or three cloves of garlic 1 lb of ground beef Two cans of red kidney beans 19 oz 1 can of whole tomatoes 24oz Cook this stuff up until the meat is pretty brown and then add this stuff two or three or more tablespoons of cumin a whole pile of chili powder two or three tablespoons of oregano some vegtable oil let is simmer for about half an hour you can also toss in a can af corn for texture (later that night)if you like This is a very good simple chilli recipe that you can add tomato sauce to the next night for spaghetti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 also borscht is good and it is cheap as ... oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seawallrunner Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) > c.) don't involve spices of any sort way shape or form besides salt, pepper, and or hot sauce. is this a personal preference for a no-spice lifestyle, or a list of what's in your cupboard? Edited October 3, 2005 by seawallrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Mike - Just go to Grocery Outlet and buy all the dented cans. If you mix two of them together every night you'll never be short of variety! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 > c.) don't involve spices of any sort way shape or form besides salt, pepper, and or hot sauce. is this a personal preference for a no-spice lifestyle, or a list of what's in your cupboard? Sorry I didn't read the no spice rule..you could leave them out, we used to have boiled ground beef with onions and peas, when we were kids at the mercy of my mom's rationing techniques. It beats shit on a shingle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Penne Al Pepperoni, easy, chicks dig it, and it goes well with white wine take 3 small-med bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow) slice thin, and throw in pan. Take 1 med onion, slice or dice and throw in pan Saute it all in Olive Oil until the onions start getting soft and translucent. Maybe add 1 garlic clove to the saute. Throw it in the blender with 1/2 cup of cream or half and half, and a smattering of dried spices (basil, oregano etc, but not too much) Blend until the chunks are small, but still present. Serve over penne, or spirals or something (For a date, throw in a nice bitter herb salad, and bottle of white wine. Tasty, colorful, and doesn't leave you with the heavy food hangover to facilitate later activities!) If you like garlic.... Dice 6 roma tomatoes 6 cloves of garlic, add 1/2 cup of shredded romano or other sharp cheese serve cold over pasta. mmmmmmm, garlicky!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 My favorite quick dinner is angel hair pasta and shrimp. I saw that pasta doesn't fill you up, so substitute whole wheat pasta and it should last you much longer. Boil water for pasta. Thaw shrimp and remove tail Heat some olive oil in a saute pan Add pasta to boiling water Cook shrimp with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. You can use hot sauce if you don't want to buy red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp until just opaque. Drain pasta and toss in saute pan to coat with olive oil. Top with Parmsian cheese. No more than 15 minutes from cupboard to table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Pasta + bay shrimp (the little bitty ones, precooked) + bottle of four-cheese or alfredo sauce + garlic. Yum. Add mushrooms if you're feeling all gourmet 'n stuff. Veggie pasta is good, since you can cook up a big mess of sauce and not have to worry about your veggies going bad. Fry up some onion, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, red pepper flakes, and garlic in olive oil, then dump in a big can of tomatoes. Add some Italian sausage or chopped up horsecock to the fry pan (before you add the tomato), if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 ADAM AND JOE’S GUIDE TO COOKING WITH TOOTHPASTE Few people realise that toothpaste is the perfect cooking ingredient. It’s ultra-low calorie and, unlike other foods, it’s actually good for your teeth. So why not try some of these exciting recipe ideas. The ever expanding range of fun-flavoured kids’ toothpastes available opens up all kinds of opportunities for sweet, healthy snacks. If your watching your weight, try strawberry toothpaste on a Ryvita instead of Jam on toast. Try a generous dollop of banana toothpaste in a sandwich. Try freezing small balls of fruity toothpaste for a refreshing summer snack. Instead of writing on birthday cakes with icing, try using fruity toothpaste instead. If you prefer savoury snacks, use plain fluoride toothpaste as a base and try these exciting combinations. 1) Mix in half a stock cube or a touch of marmite for a savoury tang. 2) Blend with Primula cheese spread for that continental feel. 3) For a taste of Italy, try blending in a squeeze of Dolmio sauce. 4) Melt a delicious dollop of spearmint flavour on a baked potato. 5) Smear toothpaste on an apple and keep the doctor and dentist away in one go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Dru swallows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr._Natural Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 those frozen bay shrip tast like fish. frozen seafood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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