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

[iamkeri1]

I'm reviving this old thread as my "i don't like to cook" philosophy has become more entrenched this last year. Plus I have been doing intermittent fasting along with 1200 calories for about nine months now. Plus I'm living alone, so I'm really looking for yummy low-cal meals for myself. But please keep don't feel like everything you post has to be low cal.

This recipe is super easy for a family and I made it a lot when the kids were at home.

Put a whole uncooked chicken, or several pieces of any type of cut up chicken you want to cook, in a crock pot. Top with a medium sliced onion. Add one 15 ounce can tomato sauce, plus one can full of water. Put the cover on your pot. Cook for 8 or more hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.

When you get ready to serve it, add a can or two of whatever veggie you want to use, and let it cook for about another 20 minutes. The Chicken will be falling-apart cooked.

Serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes or crusty bread. This meal easily feeds a family of 6, Its also colorful enough to serve to company.

Smooches,
Keri

[easygoingfemme]

I enjoy cooking but this meal is so good and easy it fits the category.

Shrimp with tomato coconut sauce:

1 lb shrimp, shell removed, and if large, sliced in half or thirds.
1 can full fat coconut milk (Could probably be just fine low fat)
1 can stewed tomatoes ( I like either with jalapenos or an Italian blend with basil and garlic)
Garam masala
Fresh cilantro
Basmati rice

Cook up 2 cups of basmati rice.
Put shrimp and all other ingredients into a sauce pan until shrimp is cooked through and flavors have blended (season to taste with the masala and cilantro)
Serve in a bowl with rice topped with shrimp dish.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I enjoy cooking but this meal is so good and easy it fits the category.

Shrimp with tomato coconut sauce:

Thanks, this sounds delicious, and it will give me a way to use up the leftover pound of shrimp I have in my freezer!

[iamkeri1]

This is a meal for one, though it could easily be multiplied.


I call it OMG Awesome Amped up Hormel tamales.


I've made this with both their beef and chicken tamales. Each is delicious. They have a hot and spicy version I will probably not try. I must confess these tamales have been a guilty pleasure of mine for a long time straight out of the can. The thing is I actually don't like any restaurant or homemade tamales that I have ever had, but I love these.


This is made in the microwave on a plate - no dirty pans.
Slice 2 TB onions onto a plate. Pour about 1/4 cup chili sauce out of the can over the onions. Unwrap three tamales and put them on top of the onions. Top with your favorite melty cheese. Nuke for about 2 minutes. When you take them out, BURY them in shredded lettuce (a cup or more.) top with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and some more of the chili out of the can. Eat and enjoy.
The calories may vary a little depending at the cheese you use. The chicken version is about 209 calories for the whole plate full of food, and the beef version is about 276 calories,
Smooches,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

The other day i found a beautiful eggplant for $1 at the local produce store. I looked online for low calorie ways to cook it. I modified the recipe I found, and it was relatively easy and delicious.


Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. You don't need to peel it first. Slice half an onion, then separate into rings. Melt 3 TB Bluebonnet Margarine. It is vegan, and now that I think about it, this recipe is too (other oils ok.)


Add whatever spices you prefer. I used salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix well with the oil. Toss the slices in the oil till well covered. Place eggplant on a baking sheet. Top with the onions and bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

It was so good. I used aluminum foil to line the cookie sheet and avoided all clean up. It made 4 servings, 78 calories each. I ate 2.

Also, you could brush the oil on it you prefer. I will definitely make this again. Now that I think of it, I think you could use many different veggie combination in this recipe.

Smooches,
Keri