No way of cooking, ideas?

kenzie0884
kenzie0884 Posts: 66 Member
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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!

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  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    go out to eat
    order delivery food

    why don't you have thi s planned already
  • jaycbadass
    jaycbadass Posts: 325
    chipotle burrito bowl
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    salads- store bought
    fruit
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    deli chicken
  • kenzie0884
    kenzie0884 Posts: 66 Member
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  • kenzie0884
    kenzie0884 Posts: 66 Member
    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
    megsi474 Posts: 370 Member
    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
    BoomstickChick Posts: 428 Member
    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
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    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
    jonilynn70 Posts: 145 Member
    Treat yourself to a healthy dinner out :) Almost every sit down restaurant has good healthy choices.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    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
    koshkasmum Posts: 276 Member
    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
    tomg33 Posts: 305 Member
    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
    BellaT81 Posts: 29 Member
    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
    kenzie0884 Posts: 66 Member
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and I totally forgot about the grill!
  • QueenWino
    QueenWino Posts: 106
    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
    BellaT81 Posts: 29 Member
    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
    toad493lbs Posts: 39 Member
    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
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
    Ask your landlord what's for dinner?
  • aNewYear123
    aNewYear123 Posts: 279 Member
    Do you have a grill?

    Does you local grocery store carry those fully cooked rotisserie chickens? They are good with a salad.
  • Ashkea76
    Ashkea76 Posts: 7,162 Member
    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
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    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
    mjrkearney Posts: 408 Member
    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
    austineli Posts: 2
    hummus and vegetables, almonds and sunflower seeds...yum
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,251 Member
    Drain a can of black beans, mix with a cup of your favorite salsa and roll up in a tortilla. YUM!
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    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.

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