Something Delicious

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 09:05 AM

I've been too busy to do much cooking this week

Living vicariously through you all.

Sun · 11-15-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I've been too busy to do much cooking this week

Living vicariously through you all.

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 07:33 PM

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

My fallbacks have been:

The thin rice noodles that you soak in hot water, with steamed shrimp and edamame and ponzu. The steaming only takes 5 minutes. As long as it takes the water to boil and soak the noodles. Ponzu just gets poured on.
Salads with garbanzos and olives for fat and protein
Leftover soups from earlier in the week or stocked in the freezer
Hummus and crackers
Fruit
Eggs with veggies

Sun · 11-15-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

My fallbacks have been:

The thin rice noodles that you soak in hot water, with steamed shrimp and edamame and ponzu. The steaming only takes 5 minutes. As long as it takes the water to boil and soak the noodles. Ponzu just gets poured on.
Salads with garbanzos and olives for fat and protein
Leftover soups from earlier in the week or stocked in the freezer
Hummus and crackers
Fruit
Eggs with veggies

Awesome and a good reminder to me to freeze some soup.

gaea · 11-15-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

is this open for all of us to answer?

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gaea

is this open for all of us to answer?

Yes! (Yes, I answered for Sun.)

gaea · 11-15-2012, 08:56 PM

When I was working full time and had a busy schedule

I always packed a lunch usually tuna salad and some healthy snacks..so lunch would always be filling

for dinner when i didn't want to cook (during the week)

I would
A. have left overs usually a sunday dinner would last me a couple 3 nights
b. a bowl of cereal
c. quesadilla's (sp)
d. soup
e. chili

cooking for one is difficult for me as i have always tend to lean on the side of cooking for a ton of people.

sometimes i would just eat yogurt, as it was light and didnt sit heavy on my stomach before bed.

Sun · 11-15-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gaea

is this open for all of us to answer?

Yes, please do.

gaea · 11-15-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Yes, please do.

i think we posted at the same time lol

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-15-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

I am about to admit something embarrassing....When I don't have time to cook I either just fall asleep (usually because I am so tired) or my Mom (yes I said it) sends me food. lol Usually traditional Mexican food. This often includes homemade flour tortillas!!! I am alright with that! I promise I am not really spoiled by my Mom. She just likes to feed us!

gaea · 11-15-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

I am about to admit something embarrassing....When I don't have time to cook I either just fall asleep (usually because I am so tired) or my Mom (yes I said it) sends me food. lol Usually traditional Mexican food. This often includes homemade flour tortillas!!! I am alright with that! I promise I am not really spoiled by my Mom. She just likes to feed us!

moms do that

we worry about our kids eating, no need to be embarrassed

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

I am about to admit something embarrassing....When I don't have time to cook I either just fall asleep (usually because I am so tired) or my Mom (yes I said it) sends me food. lol Usually traditional Mexican food. This often includes homemade flour tortillas!!! I am alright with that! I promise I am not really spoiled by my Mom. She just likes to feed us!

Can I have your mom's phone number? Please?

Sun · 11-15-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

Can I have your mom's phone number? Please?

Pssst...I was thinking the same thing! lol

cinnamongrrl · 11-16-2012, 05:28 PM

recipe for "spice". It makes a good flavoring for sauteed veggies, hummus, I'm thinking of trying it on popcorn....cuz I love playing with flavors with my whirly gig popcorn maker....also a good rub for meats I imagine...that's what Teddy said....lol Here it is

Spice

5Tbs smoked paprika

1/4 c kosher salt

1/4 c garlic granules

2Tbs fresh ground pepper

2Tbs onion powder

3Tbs cayenne pepper

1tsp ground cinnamon

2Tbs dried oregano

2Tbs dried thyme

1Tbs ground fennel seeds

1Tbs ground rosemary

1Tbs dried sage

Blend herbs in a coffee grinder (or something comparable) mix with remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.....

PS... I added a tsp of cumin when we made this last...I like the flavor it adds.... good stuff...think gifts in a jar for the bbq lover in your life...

Sun · 11-16-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

recipe for "spice". It makes a good flavoring for sauteed veggies, hummus, I'm thinking of trying it on popcorn....cuz I love playing with flavors with my whirly gig popcorn maker....also a good rub for meats I imagine...that's what Teddy said....lol Here it is

Spice

5Tbs smoked paprika

1/4 c kosher salt

1/4 c garlic granules

2Tbs fresh ground pepper

2Tbs onion powder

3Tbs cayenne pepper

1tsp ground cinnamon

2Tbs dried oregano

2Tbs dried thyme

1Tbs ground fennel seeds

1Tbs ground rosemary

1Tbs dried sage

Blend herbs in a coffee grinder (or something comparable) mix with remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.....

PS... I added a tsp of cumin when we made this last...I like the flavor it adds.... good stuff...think gifts in a jar for the bbq lover in your life...

Well no wonder why you love this! Smoked Paprika! Perfect. I am going to make this.

If you all love Smoked Paprika as much as I do, or need to do mail order, or try it for the first time check out:

The Spanish Table

Sun · 11-15-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

I am about to admit something embarrassing....When I don't have time to cook I either just fall asleep (usually because I am so tired) or my Mom (yes I said it) sends me food. lol Usually traditional Mexican food. This often includes homemade flour tortillas!!! I am alright with that! I promise I am not really spoiled by my Mom. She just likes to feed us!

Lucky you!

Gráinne · 11-15-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

My fallbacks:

A bag of steamed veggies
Soup
bowl of cereal
leftovers

I also pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store and cut that up.

girl_dee · 11-15-2012, 09:13 PM

Tonite was hamburger steaks, with mushrooms, sauteed onions and gravy
mashed taters for the Syr
Cauilflower casserole for me (low carb) it had bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese all mixed up and baked.

We are all so full!

Hugs!

Sun · 11-15-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

Tonite was hamburger steaks, with mushrooms, sauteed onions and gravy
mashed taters for the Syr
Cauilflower casserole for me (low carb) it had bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese all mixed up and baked.

We are all so full!

Hugs!

Oh my Syr has it made!

Hugs back atcha hon!

ruffryder · 11-16-2012, 07:59 AM

guihong thanks for the sauce recipe! I prefer my pasta sauce with hamburger. Sun, we should definitely all try and get to together and make a meal! .. and you can be the meatball pro!

For some reason I'm not a fan of sausage unless it's breakfast, chorizo or brat types. I also like German sausage for breakfast but don't know where to get it around here. I used to get it from a supermarket in CO that made it fresh in their meat department.

Nadeest, Congrats on your culinary degree! Hotels are a good business for a foodie. I work at a 4 star one (I'm not a chef lol) , however, they need chefs in their top restaurants and also for banquets and catering. They have different chefs including pastry and baking. Where in FL would you move to? You know, Orlando is a tourist area and has many of those jobs available.

gaea thanks for the info on the fried chicken! I'm still craving some and gonna have to make some soon!

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

For me it's mostly nuts, sandwiches (turkey, ham or pb and jelly), protein shakes or bars, put something in a tortilla.

11-15-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,014 Thanked 14,953 Times in 3,308 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that. My fallbacks have been: The thin rice noodles that you soak in hot water, with steamed shrimp and edamame and ponzu. The steaming only takes 5 minutes. As long as it takes the water to boil and soak the noodles. Ponzu just gets poured on. Salads with garbanzos and olives for fat and protein Leftover soups from earlier in the week or stocked in the freezer Hummus and crackers Fruit Eggs with veggies

11-15-2012, 08:56 PM	#7
gaea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west coast Posts: 3,910 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,630 Thanked 14,363 Times in 3,381 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	When I was working full time and had a busy schedule I always packed a lunch usually tuna salad and some healthy snacks..so lunch would always be filling for dinner when i didn't want to cook (during the week) I would A. have left overs usually a sunday dinner would last me a couple 3 nights b. a bowl of cereal c. quesadilla's (sp) d. soup e. chili cooking for one is difficult for me as i have always tend to lean on the side of cooking for a ton of people. sometimes i would just eat yogurt, as it was light and didnt sit heavy on my stomach before bed. __________________ Gaea "Building a lifetime together one day at a time" Courage: the willingness to risk who you are for who you want to be and what you have for what you want You're not who your past says you are, you are who you choose to be today moving forward.

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11-16-2012, 05:28 PM	#14
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,660 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,227 Thanked 27,596 Times in 6,955 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	recipe for "spice". It makes a good flavoring for sauteed veggies, hummus, I'm thinking of trying it on popcorn....cuz I love playing with flavors with my whirly gig popcorn maker....also a good rub for meats I imagine...that's what Teddy said....lol Here it is Spice 5Tbs smoked paprika 1/4 c kosher salt 1/4 c garlic granules 2Tbs fresh ground pepper 2Tbs onion powder 3Tbs cayenne pepper 1tsp ground cinnamon 2Tbs dried oregano 2Tbs dried thyme 1Tbs ground fennel seeds 1Tbs ground rosemary 1Tbs dried sage Blend herbs in a coffee grinder (or something comparable) mix with remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months..... PS... I added a tsp of cumin when we made this last...I like the flavor it adds.... good stuff...think gifts in a jar for the bbq lover in your life...

11-15-2012, 09:13 PM	#18
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,833 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Tonite was hamburger steaks, with mushrooms, sauteed onions and gravy mashed taters for the Syr Cauilflower casserole for me (low carb) it had bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese all mixed up and baked. We are all so full! Hugs!