Great food for those who hate to cook, lack experience or time, or just like easy stuff

iamkeri1 · 08-09-2010, 10:18 AM

This is what we had for dinner last night.

Sloppy Joes

Put a pound or more of whatever ground meat you prefer (last night I used ground sirloin) in a pan and cook it. I put water in with it. It cooks faster, and you can reduce the fat by pouring off the water as soon as the meat cooks. Add 1 - 8 ounce can tomato sauce per pound of meat. If you have poured the water off, fill the emptied can of tomato sauce with water and pour that in. Stir. Add whatever sweetener you want - sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, etc. Go easy - it doesn't take much!!! You can also put coke or pepsi in the tomato can instead of water - I have heard it is good that way. I use artificial sweetener, 2 little paper packs per pound.

Serve it on a roll, a slice of good bread, or if you are like my kids, rip the bread up in to teeny tiny pieces and then put the joe over it

Last night we had boxed macaroni and cheese, and canned peas (Keri was tired) I did bring a certain amount of nutrition in to the picture, by preparing a large tray of fruit... bing cherries, strawberries, chunked up mangoes and apples.

iamkeri1 · 08-09-2010, 10:32 AM

Yummy Yummy Yummy

1 can diced pineapple
1 can mandarin oranges
1 jar maraschino cherries
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mini marshmallows

Drain the juices into a glass - my kids fight over it

Dump all the ingredients into a bowl, stir and serve.

This is the basic recipe. I almost always add a cup of shredded coconut. Most any kind of nut works well, but I only use 1/2 cup. I often replace the pineapple with sliced peaches. and much of the time, I use all fresh fruit. Go with what you've got, but pick fruits with lots of color to dazzle the eye!

morningstar55 · 08-09-2010, 10:54 AM

1 rotisserie chicken
1 bag of frozen rice.. flavored what ever u like best...
and found in your freezer veggie section at the store...
and a pint of ice cream and your all set. lol

BestButchBoy · 08-09-2010, 11:15 AM

It's known as ... take-out.

turasultana · 08-09-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BestButchBoy

It's known as ... take-out.

In my apartment it's know as... delivery.

Take out means I have to leave the apartment.

BestButchBoy · 08-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turasultana

In my apartment it's know as... delivery.

Take out means I have to leave the apartment.

HA!

You're such a New Yawkah!

Yes, take-out - delivered.

jenny · 08-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Cool thread... here's an easy one for ya!

Line the bottom of a Crock Pot with chicken (breasts, thighs, whatever) -- I usually use four good sized pieces. Top with one can of whole kernel corn (drained), one medium sized jar of salsa (go one level hotter than you normally eat -- I like medium salsa, so I cook this using hot salsa), one can rinsed and drained black beans.

Let it cook on low all day, then drain off some of the accumulated fluid. Serve over rice, top with sour cream and grated cheddar.

YUM!

Abigail Crabby · 08-09-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningstar55

1 rotisserie chicken

1 bag of frozen rice.. flavored what ever u like best...
and found in your freezer veggie section at the store...

and a pint of ice cream and your all set. lol

HEH! I know for a fact you are a very good cook girlie lol

morningstar55 · 08-09-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningstar55

1 rotisserie chicken
1 bag of frozen rice.. flavored what ever u like best...
and found in your freezer veggie section at the store...
and a pint of ice cream and your all set. lol

haha. ty abby ........ well figured the hate to cook thread....... im sure ones who hate to cook dont want to much of a recipe... LOL
and the frozen rice in a bag...... u just toss the whole bag and all into the micro wave..... LOL ..
my favorite is the south west one....

08-09-2010, 10:32 AM	#2
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	Five (or more) cup salad Yummy Yummy Yummy 1 can diced pineapple 1 can mandarin oranges 1 jar maraschino cherries 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mini marshmallows Drain the juices into a glass - my kids fight over it Dump all the ingredients into a bowl, stir and serve. This is the basic recipe. I almost always add a cup of shredded coconut. Most any kind of nut works well, but I only use 1/2 cup. I often replace the pineapple with sliced peaches. and much of the time, I use all fresh fruit. Go with what you've got, but pick fruits with lots of color to dazzle the eye!

08-09-2010, 10:54 AM	#3
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08-09-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
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jenny Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme Relationship Status: inquire within Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 956 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 434 Thanked 1,594 Times in 580 Posts Rep Power: 5091118	Cool thread... here's an easy one for ya! Line the bottom of a Crock Pot with chicken (breasts, thighs, whatever) -- I usually use four good sized pieces. Top with one can of whole kernel corn (drained), one medium sized jar of salsa (go one level hotter than you normally eat -- I like medium salsa, so I cook this using hot salsa), one can rinsed and drained black beans. Let it cook on low all day, then drain off some of the accumulated fluid. Serve over rice, top with sour cream and grated cheddar. YUM! __________________ "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ~ Anne Frank “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

08-09-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	This is what we had for dinner last night. Sloppy Joes Put a pound or more of whatever ground meat you prefer (last night I used ground sirloin) in a pan and cook it. I put water in with it. It cooks faster, and you can reduce the fat by pouring off the water as soon as the meat cooks. Add 1 - 8 ounce can tomato sauce per pound of meat. If you have poured the water off, fill the emptied can of tomato sauce with water and pour that in. Stir. Add whatever sweetener you want - sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, etc. Go easy - it doesn't take much!!! You can also put coke or pepsi in the tomato can instead of water - I have heard it is good that way. I use artificial sweetener, 2 little paper packs per pound. Serve it on a roll, a slice of good bread, or if you are like my kids, rip the bread up in to teeny tiny pieces and then put the joe over it Last night we had boxed macaroni and cheese, and canned peas (Keri was tired) I did bring a certain amount of nutrition in to the picture, by preparing a large tray of fruit... bing cherries, strawberries, chunked up mangoes and apples.