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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[jennielynn1970]

Hey Katie... wasn't there one time, I'm positive it was Ricky who did this, you were gone, and the cats ran out of food, and he fed them bologna sandwiches and chicken noodle soup?! I remember you said Puff ate it, lol!!

[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

[gini]

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

This made me laugh out loud!! I bet the kitties are sure glad to see YOU
come home at dinner time. Can you just imagine their conversation over the dinner your husband gave them?

[Randi]

This is easy, quick and cheap...

Chicken fillets (each sliced up so they're thinner) - you can get them already sliced.

Cook some Basmati rice (1 dl. rice to 2 dl. water) Takes half an hour on very low.

Put some olive oil, lime juice, chili, salt and pepper in a bowl. Let the chicken bits marinade for an hour.

10 min. before the rice is cooked, start frying the chicken bits on a pan. Remove the chicken bits to your plate, add a bit of cream or milk on the pan to make a gravy to pour over rice.

2 min. before it's finished, put some some frozen corn in boiling water.

That's it! Can't be more simple!

[shais_mom]

I had a craving for this pizza last night but the pizza place that makes it isn't open on Sunday, and I didn't want to spend the money on pizza.
Then I remembered I had all the ingredients so why not make it myself.

Cheeseburger Pizza
preheat oven to 450.

brown one pound of hamburger and drain if needed.
bake pre made pizza crust for about 5 min or according to package directions. (this are great to have on hand)
In a bowl, and I didn't measure anything just eyeballed how much I thought would spread easily on a crust -
ketchup
mustard
bbq sauce
bacon pieces
relish I used dill but can use sweet.
I mixed all these together but you wouldn't have too. And you could just use hamburger chip pickles, but I had relish on hand so I used that.
Spread the 'sauce' over the crust. Top with hamburger and lots of cheese.
Can add onions if you like onions on your cheeseburger.
Back until cheese is melted and bubbly. (bout 15-20 min)
I did add a couple packets of artificial sweetner to the sauce b/c the dill relish made it pucker up tart!!!

[jennielynn1970]

Ok, how's this one?? This is my favorite for when I have the munchies.


1 container sour cream
1 jar salsa or chili
1 bag of shredded taco cheese
8x8 baking dish

In a baking dish, sour cream on the bottom.
Spoon salsa or chili on next.
Top with shredded cheese.

Bake in 375* oven till bubbly. About 20 minutes. Serve with nacho chips.

[jennielynn1970]

This is from a woman at school

Veggie Pizza

2 pkgs Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 8oz. pkg cream cheese
1 oz pkg dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1/4 c. mayo
Assortment of raw veggies (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, green pepper, cauliflower) chopped and diced
Grated cheddar cheese

Directions:
Combine cream cheese, dressing mix, and mayo. Let sit for 1-2hrs in fridge.

Unwrap the rolls, press onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350* for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

When crust is cooled, spread evenly with cream cheese mixture.

Distribute veggies evenly on top of cream cheese mixture.

Top with cheddar cheese.

Cut and serve.

[jennielynn1970]

Another from my assistant

This works if you have guest, or if you're just by yourself. Kids like to make this too, because they choose what is in their omelet.


Ziploc Omelet

Quart size freezer bags for as many people as there will be omelets.

Crack 2 eggs, large or extra large, into the bag(no more than two) shake to combine them.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheese, ham, onion, green peppers, tomato, hash browns, salsa etc...

Each person adds prepared ingredients of choice into their bag and shakes to combine.

Make sure to get air out of the bag, and zip it up.

Place bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot.

Open bags, and omelet will roll out easily.

[critters]

These would be a lot of fun for a special event, like Xmas morning or a brunch. I wish my sister would do them.

Another from my assistant

This works if you have guest, or if you're just by yourself. Kids like to make this too, because they choose what is in their omelet.


Ziploc Omelet

Quart size freezer bags for as many people as there will be omelets.

Crack 2 eggs, large or extra large, into the bag(no more than two) shake to combine them.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheese, ham, onion, green peppers, tomato, hash browns, salsa etc...

Each person adds prepared ingredients of choice into their bag and shakes to combine.

Make sure to get air out of the bag, and zip it up.

Place bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot.

Open bags, and omelet will roll out easily.

[jennielynn1970]

These would be a lot of fun for a special event, like Xmas morning or a brunch. I wish my sister would do them.

RE: Ziploc Omelets

We do them for breakfasts and brunches and parties and stuff. They're a real hit, because everyone can have their omelet the way they want it! And so easy too!!

Show the recipe/directions to your sister, maybe she'll get the hint!!

[critters]

I had this once. DELISH!!!!

This is from a woman at school

Veggie Pizza

2 pkgs Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 8oz. pkg cream cheese
1 oz pkg dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1/4 c. mayo
Assortment of raw veggies (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, green pepper, cauliflower) chopped and diced
Grated cheddar cheese

Directions:
Combine cream cheese, dressing mix, and mayo. Let sit for 1-2hrs in fridge.

Unwrap the rolls, press onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350* for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

When crust is cooled, spread evenly with cream cheese mixture.

Distribute veggies evenly on top of cream cheese mixture.

Top with cheddar cheese.

Cut and serve.