jessej Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Title and topic description says it all. I'm kinda out of ideas as to what to cook these days. I hate to say it but I really like most MRE foods, airline foods, and microwave foods. Probably cause I was raised on that stuff. So what you guys like? I like Marie Callender's pot pies and bar-b-q ribs. Budget gourmet linguine with clams is pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Stoeffers Lasagna I've paid $20+ bucks at a 'good' Italian resturant and the Lasagna wasn't as good. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I can't cook. Trust me I've tried. Ask my wife about the curried shrimp dish I cooked up when we were dating. Resulted in a call for pizza delivery. I really believe that the Nobel Peace (or possibly Chemistry) prize should go to the developers of Hamburger Helper. Who knows how many bachelors were saved from starving. Michael Angelo's brand lasagna with meat sauce. One package good for two meals. Isn't bad reheated. Hot Pockets brand from Nestle. Bacon, egg, and cheese flavor is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Claim Jumper is pretty good. I love the pot pies from Claim Jumper more than Marie Calendars. But if you read the nutrition label, it might only have 500+ calories, but that's for one serving. Each pot pie has two servings! I usually shop at Safeway and when they have a sale, the pot pies will run between $2.00-2.50. Not bad for 1000+ calories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Not! but in case of emergency....Marie Callender's pot pies. Turkey being my fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Not a big fan myself. Cooking can be fun and fast. Heck there are full meals that I can make almost as fast as a frozen dinner (my time, not the cooking with heat time). That being said, if you burn water and toast is hard for you then take a look at a the frozen meals in a bag type deals. Generally a bag containg vegetables some meat and maybe some pasta, that you throw in a pan and warmup/cook. Kind a like a quick stirfry though they may not actually be a stirfry. Some can even be cooked in the nuke box, assuming you do not have 7 precious minutes to stir this stuff on the gas range. Stouffers Skillet Sensations is one example of the breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Corn Dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Corn Dogs Dude, why aren't you dead yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have to second Nolan's vote for Stoeffers Lasagna. Not as good as my own, but better than a disgusting frozen pizza. We try to keep this in the freezer for "emergencies" (Meaning my wife and I are dead on our feet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Learn to cook. Put good food in freezer. Put in microwave when you're hungry. Eat food that isn't petroleum-based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 My answer is "Whatever was frozen the last time we made a batch of something". I don't think there's much of anything you can get in the frozen food section of the supermarket that counts as food in my lexicon Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 If you don't know how to cook and really need fast food buy steak. Buy a George Forman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine. Preheat for 3 minutes. (That means plug it in three minutes before putting the steak in.) Put steak in machine for 5 minutes. If it is too well done for you, next time put it in for less time. If it is not done enough, leave it for another minute or two. If you would like something to go with the steak other than beer, put a potatoe in the microwave and set it for 5 minutes just before you put the steak in the GFLMFRGM. If you would like something different try putting salt, pepper and/or butter on the steak and/or potatoe. If you need to loose weight, skip the potatoe and try a light beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Dude, why aren't you dead yet? It's all about the preservatives ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessej Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hehe, i'm not that bad with food all the time. Frying up a porkchop with onions right now. Going to have it with rice, bok-choy and a sapporo. I just crave microwave foods. Mostly when I'm messed up or something. I cant wait to try out some lasagna from Stoeffers. My friend has a that grilling machine. It's pretty cool, especially how most of the fat drains off. I need to get one Keep 'em coming. I still like microwave foods. We really should do a BE recipe list. That reminds me of my friend that got me into reloading. He would say, "I got me a new bullet recipe." That used to trip me out. Thanks for all the replies. jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I've had a variety of the GF-type grilling machines (Christmas presents and such). Most cook great, but are a pain in the azz too clean...so they don't get used as much. GF has a newer machine out that has removable "grill plates". I was able to find a Hamilton Beach model at Wally-world for about a third of the cost of the GF. The removable plates are easy to wash off in the sink...or toss in the dishwasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hint for Steaks! Kikoman Quick & Easy "Herb and Garlic" marinade. 20 minutes to heaven! Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I've kind of a steak purist.. Kosher Salt and Pepper, no sauce.. I don't like hiding the flavor of the meat. I got one of those GF grills for my wife for Christmas, funny thing is, I use it more than she does, but then I've always done more of the cooking around the house. I made some grilled chicken fajitas last night.. Chicken breasts spiced with garlic salt, chili spice, and black pepper, grilled on the GF. Browned up some sliced onions, saute'd some asparagus and sliced button shrooms, all put together with some shredded cheese and salsa on large tortillas. Heaven We had dinner in less than 30 mins. Was so good I had one for breakfast this morning Damn, I'm hungry again.. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 My old staple: Stoeffers mac & cheese microwaved. My new staple: chicken breast on the George Foreman, rice, and Mae Ploi sweet chili sauce. Whoever bottled that sauce should be in line for beatiffication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I don't like hiding the flavor of the meat. Vince, I'm with you on hiding the flavor. Try the marinade, it's not overpowering like Mama's Best. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 That sounds like it would be a good grilled chicken marinade too.. Will have to look into that Thx Nolan! Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Eric is correct....Learn to cook...there are too many good cooking shows on the air not to know how to get it done...better, cheaper and all those other things.... Mostly cheaper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Not! but in case of emergency....Marie Callender's pot pies. Turkey being my fav. Cast another vote for Marie Callender Pot pies. They are perfect when you don't feel like cooking, even a simple quick meal, and don't wan't crappy fast food. Most days though I can whip out a couple of grilled chicken breasts, some steamed veggies and a little pasta in just about the same time it takes to cook pot pies for two. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Exactly...a couple of sauteed chicken breasts or a fish filet and some steamed veggies...just what the doc ordered...and better than any pot pie, certainly with less salt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Speaking of steak. If you have the time [thread drift] build a fire in the grill using real hickory or mesquite wood, not charcoal. Especially not charcoal with lighter fluid! Steaks should be rare to medium rare and need nothing more than salt and pepper to taste. [/thread drift] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 When I used to work a cooks line, we used to use Mesquite wood and occasionally some Oak in our broiler. We had to switch to gas when we had 2 hood fires from all the ash buildup Steaks, fish, chicken, veggies, it was all really good.. It's hard to find Mesquite wood around here though. Mostly all we can find is chips for smoking meats (almond, apple, cherry, etc). Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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