Anyone know of any SUPER simple meals?

[jennielynn1970]

This is my dad's favorite goulash. It's from Betty Crocker.

Hungarian Goulash

2 lbs beef, cubed
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. Worcerstershire sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2-3 tsp. paprika
dash cayenne pepper (or more if you like spice)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. catsup
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. cold water
2 Tbsp. flour

Brown beef with onions and garlic in a large skillet. In a crock pot, add water, catsup, all spices, worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Stir well. Add beef, onion and garlic when they are cooked. Simmer for 3-4 hours (or on low all day in the crockpot). When ready to serve, mix water and flour together, and add to the goulash to thicken. Serve over cooked noodles.

This is even better the 2nd day.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh, and I have to agree with Kuhio... YOU don't have to cook every night. Your husband should be cooking at least one or two nights a week. It aint the 50's!!

I love to cook, but I hate just cooking for myself. What I've been doing lately is putting most anything on the grill (also cause it's hot as heck inside to be heating up the oven).

I put veggies in aluminum foil w/ olive oil, salt and pepper, and put on a low flame on the grill. I've done this parsnips, carrots and potatoes. I love this with green beans or asparagus(it's soooo good when grilled).

I have been making toasted sandwiches on there as well. I take a roll, slice it, put cheese and lately, honey ham, on each side. I put them on aluminum foil, and place them on the top level of the grill and they are done and melty and delicious in about 5 mins. tops.

I even make french fries on the grill. I spray an aluminum foil cake pan with non stick spray, toss on the fries, salt, and put the pan on the grill.

The veggies and fries can go on at the same time. About 15 minutes later, add the sammies on the top level of the grill, and in about 5-7 minutes, you're done, and have a yummy meal!

[Rachel]

When it comes to hating to cook, I have that very same gene.

Around here we like to keep it simple and quick. One thing we do perhaps every week is have an upgraded pizza. We start out with a simple frozen cheese pizza - we happen to like Jack's - and then add some of our own toppings: sautee some red and green pepper slices; sauteed chopped onions; mushrooms or sometimes add a bit of microwaved spinach or some thinly sliced tomatoes. You get the idea, just add what you like to the pizza and prepare it according to package directions.

Another suggestion is making a supper of salad. Start out with Romaine or baby spinach or red leaf lettuce or any other healthy greens. Then add your strips of cheese, maybe a little deli meat, sliced carrots, radishes, red onion, ...whatever you like on a salad. Serve with your bottle dressing and maybe a toasted English muffin.

We eat a few combinations of ingredients served over rice.

One example is diced green peppers, diced onions, chopped celery, canned chopped tomatoes, and (added last) canned red kidney beans. Served with some Jiffy corn muffins and a few pieces of cheddar cheese, it is nice and filling.

Let us know what you decide to serve and how it turned out. I could always use a few more ideas myself.

[Grace]

Here you go - 4 ingredients.

REUBEN CHICKEN

2 chicken breasts – boneless and skinless
15 ounce can sauerkraut, drained. I use the Bavarian style.
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing


I drain the sauerkraut for about an hour; then I squeeze the moisture out of it.


Place chicken breasts in a greased 8 x 8 baking pan
Cover with the sauerkraut
Place cheese evenly on top.
Pour salad dressing over cheese.

Cover with foil – bake in 325° oven for 90 minutes.



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