No way of cooking, ideas?

kenzie0884

We are getting all of our electric updated today, so the power is off leaving me no way to cook (our stove is electric). Any ideas for meals today? Whether it be something I can make without cooking, or something healthy to pick up. I've only had two pieces of fruit (a cutie, and a banana) today, so I need to come up with something soon.
TIA for any suggestions!

melindasuefritz

go out to eat
order delivery food

why don't you have thi s planned already

jaycbadass

chipotle burrito bowl

melindasuefritz

salads- store bought
fruit

melindasuefritz

deli chicken

kenzie0884

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kenzie0884

go out to eat
order delivery food

why don't you have thi s planned already

Why don't I have what planned? My meals, or going out? If it's my meals it's because I had no idea they were going to be doing this today. I live in a town house (rented), and the owners are the ones who decided to do this. We were only informed to clear the area in our basement, not anything else until the contractors showed up today.

megsi474

If you can get to the store, I'd hunker down with a precooked rotisserie chicken and some salad. If not, sandwiches and fruit will at least tide you over.

BoomstickChick

go out to eat
order delivery food

why don't you have thi s planned already

Why don't I have what planned? My meals, or going out? If it's my meals it's because I had no idea they were going to be doing this today. I live in a town house (rented), and the owners are the ones who decided to do this. We were only informed to clear the area in our basement, not anything else until the contractors showed up today.

They should have given proper notice. You could have told them no, that won't work for us today. Just a thought.

Anyway...

You could always just have sandwiches and veggies/fries, whatever for dinner.

RockinTerri

Store bought salad, Panera (check calories in advance, though the Chicken Noodle soup on the you pick two is only 80 calories!), Applebee's has a great lower calorie selection, as does Chili's. Other options would be Subway or Cousin's (again, check calories in advance on their website).

Good luck!

jonilynn70

Treat yourself to a healthy dinner out Almost every sit down restaurant has good healthy choices.

lporter229

Do you have a grill? That's the way i would go. If not, I would probably do crackers with cheese and avocado or cereal. It's only for today, right?

koshkasmum

Nice situation your landlord set you up for there! As it's summer, I would opt for salad like things or things wrapped in a whole grain pita or tortilla. Your grocery should have packaged pre-cooked chicken or turkey strips, or pre-cooked shrimp for protein (or rinse off some canned black beans or chick peas. Add some chopped raw veggies like bell pepper, green onion and celery. Moisten with some low-fat mayo or my favorite, Tzatziki. Pile the mixture of a bed of greens or on a tortilla with some shredded lettuce, and serve with fresh veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, jicama, Belgian endive, etc.

tomg33

If this happened to me I would take it as a great excuse to crash a mate's house and cook up a storm.

Of course I don't know your family situation so this might not be ideal.

BellaT81

Might I suggest a bbq?
Also, don't know why everyone is suggesting store bought salad. A home made salad with tuna and low cal mayo is delicious, nutritious and requires no electricity to prepare. Or tomato, mozarella and avocado with a bit of balsamic - yum!

kenzie0884

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and I totally forgot about the grill!

QueenWino

I would make a delicious watermelon, feta, arugula lime salad and a hummus platter w/pita, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, maybe some jicama, and red bell pepper. It'd be light but satisfying.

BellaT81

I would make a delicious watermelon, feta, arugula lime salad and a hummus platter w/pita, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, maybe some jicama, and red bell pepper. It'd be light but satisfying.

YUMMY!

toad493lbs

It sounds like a nice day for fresh fruits and veggies from your local super market. They should have them all cut and ready to go. Personally I would stay away from the rottiserie chicken suggested earlier, so much sodium in it.

skyekeeper

Ask your landlord what's for dinner?

aNewYear123

Do you have a grill?

Does you local grocery store carry those fully cooked rotisserie chickens? They are good with a salad.

Ashkea76

you could grill some chicken, some corn on the cob....make some tzatziki sauce...and have some gyros....salad, or cereal are common for me in the summer.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/

doggiesnot

With no electricity, you will want to keep your refrigerator and freezer closed. I would tell the landlord you will need proper notification next time! Clearing the basement is NOT the same as no electricity!

And if your food spoils, send your landlord the bill.

mjrkearney

Yeah, my first thought was no stove, no microwave, no fridge, no freezer, no water heater (maybe). So other than going out or buying everything pre-cooked, I'd venture peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Yowch. If you live in a townhouse, I doubt you have a grill. Um, MRE's? That's all I've got. If we ever lost power, we'd hit up the hurricane/ tornado/ blizzard supplies.

austineli

hummus and vegetables, almonds and sunflower seeds...yum

vegan4lyfe2012

Drain a can of black beans, mix with a cup of your favorite salsa and roll up in a tortilla. YUM!

KrazyAsianNic

If you want to be healthier, you could get stuff to make a huge salad or go somewhere like Subway or Panera for a healthier option.

If you don't mind letting go for a day order in food or go out to eat.