Anyone know of any SUPER simple meals?

**kuhio98** · 07-20-2008, 01:55 PM

I had another thought. I don't know your family situation, so forgive me if this doesn't apply to you...... But, when we got to be Jr. High/Middle School age, my parents put us kids in charge of dinner 1 night a week. We had to make something -- not order in or fast food. My parents got plenty sick of Hamburger Helper, but............. If you have kids, I really urge you to start this -- especially if you have sons. Your future daughter-in-laws with be forever grateful!

**critters** · 07-21-2008, 08:02 AM

Try the "Taste of Home" Cookbooks, and the magazine is SUPER too!! Everything is very doable.

**Ginger's Mom** · 07-21-2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

the cats ran out of food, and he fed them bologna sandwiches and chicken noodle soup?! I remember you said Puff ate it, lol!!

Originally Posted by kt_luvs_kitties

YES! He made soup and sandwiches

I was at work really late, and he did not stop and buy them any

He also gave them leftover tacos one time, and be glad you did not have to clean up the pottys that night

OMG, this made me LOL.

I love it!

I am looking at some of these recipes, and I have to tell you they don't look super simple to me.

**jenluckenbach** · 07-21-2008, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Ginger's Mom

I am looking at some of these recipes, and I have to tell you they don't look super simple to me.

jumps up and down, like a crazy person and says.....

MINE ARE!! MINE ARE!!

**Sirrahsim** · 07-21-2008, 10:32 AM

mine too

**Grace** · 07-21-2008, 10:43 AM

And mine . . . . .

**Sirrahsim** · 07-21-2008, 10:46 AM

May as well just come out and say it

Jenn, your recipes look complicated but yummy! They have been printed out for a day when I'm feeling adventurous

**Karen** · 07-21-2008, 11:01 AM

Here's a simple one:
1. Buy a package of frozen broccoli in sauce - any frozen veggie mix that come with sauce will do.
2. Boil water, make a bunch of pasta - any shape will do.
3. While the pasta is cooking, cook the frozen veggies, dump in a LARGE bowl.
4. Chop up some cooked chicken, ham, whatever protein you have leftover or handy.
5. Dump pasta, and chopped up chicken in the bowl with the veggie mix and pasta - stir well. If the sauce doesn't seem plentiful enough, dump in some grated cheese until it looks about right.

6. Done. Eat!

**Sirrahsim** · 07-21-2008, 11:18 AM

Black Bean Burritos

1 can black beans, undrained
1 can refried beans
1 can corn, drained

Mix everything together in a saucepan, heat, spread on a burrito shell and top as desired.

These are a little bit plain but you can spice it up with a packet of taco seasoning or assorted spices. I made these 2 days ago and topped them with shredded lettuce, grated cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes.

I'm about to go have leftovers for lunch!