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#206337 - 08/02/10 03:07 PM
Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
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Registered: 11/15/05
Posts: 2798
Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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Every day we wonder "what do we eat tonight?" I get so tired of thinking about what to make/eat.
Anyone else feel this way? It gets so old. Sometimes we just eat Ramen Noodles or cereal. After working all day on our business, food is the last thing in my mind. And to "plan" is not a luxury anymore.
We also make beans, refry them, spaghetti, sandwiches. My George Forman grill sure is a blessing!
Looking for quick ideas from ya'll!
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#206342 - 08/02/10 06:09 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: jabber]
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Loc: Arizona
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#206346 - 08/02/10 11:56 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: yonuh]
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 3675
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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My suggestions may seem radical, but not really.
For supper:
1. Scrambled eggs /egg substitute or egg whites. Throw in some chopped onion, garlic, diced veggies...voila an omelet for supper. Just why does North America think it needs to be for breakfast or brunch? The rest of the world doesn't think so. Healthy protein for supper also.
2. Do you have an electric rice cooker? A small one is not expensive. Wash rice and put in some water with rice. Plug in and let it cook. Shuts off by itself when done.
When rice is half way done, throw in a scrambled egg. Well, yes the rice gets all messed in there. So what? Have FUN, this is Asian style.
Or marinate some fine small slices of beef or chicken ( 1 inch pieces ) in tablespoon or less of soy sauce, jot of oil and dusting of flour. Stir. marinate for 15 min. When rice starts to boil, throw in meat. cooking rice and steam cooks meat.
3. For any veggie or meat consomme soup that you reheat, stir in a whipped up egg. It will cook up instantly with hot soup. Just cook for 2-3 min. on hot stove. Put in spinach leaves. Veggie soup. Done. Spinach does not take long to cook (5 min.) if you don't eat it raw.
4. use pita bread instead of regular bread for sandwiches. I'm sure you do wraps also.
5. I also suggest dry light Asian or Italian thin linguine to boil. They don't take as long to cook.
Yes we do sandwiches, salads. Which he tends to make them, since he creates some great tasting stuff. Our type of sandwich would be on a sliced baguette with sliced tomatoes, fresh brie or mozarella bococinni cheese with fresh basil. Drizzled with touch of oil and balsamic vinegar. It's delicious.
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#206356 - 08/03/10 05:50 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Anno]
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Registered: 07/09/08
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Loc: Maryland
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This is fun. I love hearing what others are eating. Again, the topic of food always gets my attention.
We eat mostly salads and fresh fruit this time of year. We mix up the types of lettuce, and use all kinds of veggies with occasional chicken too. Also switch up the lite salad dressings. In addition to typical salads, I'll make Caesar salad, spinach salad with bacon and hard boiled eggs, feta cheese, etc. Yum. I'll also add mandarin oranges, apples, grapes. I use all kinds of cheeses too. Crunched up pita chips instead of croutons is tasty too.
I'll also make steamed shrimp with a salad, or BLTs during the summer. I rarely use the oven because it heats up the house too much during the summer.
I don't make pasta often because hubby and duaghter are diabetics, but cold pasta salads are yummy too.
And then there's grilling!
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#206496 - 08/05/10 01:44 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Anno]
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 753
Loc: USA
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I make "freezer food" on the days I feel like cooking allot. Then when it gets really hot, like it is now, or when I don't feel like cooking anything, I have a quick homemade meal that only takes minutes to make. Some of the things I make to put in the freezer are: grilled burgers, BBQ chicken, Italian beef, small pizzas, quesadillas, soups, and meatballs. I also roast a chicken or two, then dice it up to put in small containers so I can make quick meals with that also. Chicken and garlic rice topped with steamed veggies is one of our favorites for a quick meal. Sometimes it is a hassle to make all the freezer food, but I am sure glad I did when the weather gets to hot, or if I don't know what to fix for dinner.
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#206544 - 08/06/10 03:35 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Dotsie]
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Registered: 11/15/05
Posts: 2798
Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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I've placed leftovers from our pot of (pinto) beans (with chipotle peppers...yummers) in the blender and refry. Then I'll make us some nice enchiladas with fresh corn tortillas (made locally every day), scrambled eggs, cheese, beans and my homemade (from our garden) salsa. We can eat this every day...LOVE IT!
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#206545 - 08/06/10 03:36 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Di]
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Registered: 11/15/05
Posts: 2798
Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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Or I've done an oven full of backed potatoes...and we'll eat on them for a few days. Add some steamed broccoli, butter, chives..whatever's in the fridge!
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#206549 - 08/06/10 11:25 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Di]
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 3675
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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I've placed leftovers from our pot of (pinto) beans (with chipotle peppers...yummers) in the blender and refry. Then I'll make us some nice enchiladas with fresh corn tortillas (made locally every day), scrambled eggs, cheese, beans and my homemade (from our garden) salsa. We can eat this every day...LOVE IT! Sounds great Di.
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#206550 - 08/06/10 11:28 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: orchid]
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 3675
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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We don't eat that much meat. Maybe 3-4 times per month. That really simplifies the cooking time, if there is cooking involved.
With the exception of homemade focaccia or roasted veggies (latter, we do in colder weather, but also another fast option), we don't use our oven.
Nor do we grill. BBQ are forbidden in our condo building. But then, I never grilled my food before.
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#206558 - 08/07/10 11:52 AM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Edelweiss2]
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Registered: 09/20/05
Posts: 477
Loc: Sanford, Florida
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I use my crockpot at least once a week and whatever I create in that lasts us a few days for dinner, reheated in the microwave. I'm planning lighter meals too, because it's so darned hot, and trying to avoid using the oven. We grill stuff too. And when I do cook, I almost always make plenty so we can eat it for a few days and only have to cook every few days.
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#206658 - 08/09/10 12:22 AM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: CrosstitchQueen]
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Registered: 11/15/05
Posts: 2798
Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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Another thing I do is refrigerate several unpeeled and quartered potatoes after I've steamed them. After they are cooled, I place them in a Tupperware bowl.
This way, I can have potatoes "in a pinch", not having to wait for them to cook. I'll peel a few, dice them and brown in some oil/butter mixture. Add some chopped onions, salt, pepper, paprika etc. They're a great "quick" meal added with some scrambled eggs, hamburger or just as they are!
You can also mix them with some steamed broccoli, cheese, or lots of ketchup!
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#206665 - 08/09/10 08:12 AM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: Di]
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Registered: 09/09/08
Posts: 779
Loc: American living in Germany
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Lots of smart cooks here. We got a sicomatic pressure cooker, and love it. The potatoes are done within five minutes.
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#206700 - 08/10/10 12:40 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: chatty lady]
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Registered: 12/30/05
Posts: 3027
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My cooking concentrates on no sugar or salt added and as much local produce as possible.
Balanced meals with as much fruits and vegetables as possible. Fish is many forms..salmon haddock mackeral. nothing fried.Baked or grilled.
slow cooked chicken in a crock pot..
olive oil and herbs..I am growing as many as possible..apart from being usful many herbs are beautiful.
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#206709 - 08/10/10 05:22 PM
Re: Mealing planning, a never-ending battle
[Re: jabber]
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Registered: 12/30/05
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Yes Jabber..my kitchen is my domain. cooking is relaxing and a way of showing love and regard to others..
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