Bachelor "good eats"?

bmblair041
bmblair041 Posts: 35 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
Finally moved out on my own, so no more home cooked meals. trying to find some things to cook that aren't horrendous for me but still taste good (I hate being a picky eater). Any easy suggestions? Getting a bit tired of eating rice for dinner lol.

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  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    What do you like? What don't you like?
  • feralX
    feralX Posts: 334 Member
    Buy a steak, a cheap tough one. Place it on tinfoil, sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top, and wrap the tinfoil up leaving some space on top for the steam. Seal tightly with the seam on top. Put it in the oven at 350 degrees for couple of hours. Will come out very tender. Lots of sodium in the soup mix if that's a concern. Lots of other seasoning options, google tinfoil steak should give you ideas.
  • pineapple_jojo
    pineapple_jojo Posts: 440 Member
    Maybe best to invest in a cookbook!
  • chadya07
    chadya07 Posts: 627 Member
    edited December 2014
    my husband is on the road 80% of each month. being on my own is the easiest time to follow a plan... i pretty much live on delicious sandwiches and random other stuff. i mean.. you CAN cook, if you want..
  • harlequin0318
    harlequin0318 Posts: 415 Member
    Eggs & Meats
    Vegetables
    Spices
    and Pb2

    That's all you need
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/fouringredient/a/fouringredient.htm
    Google" four ingredient recipes." Also "three ingredient recipes.
    Get some good appliances and tools for your new kitchen: blender, pans, spatula, scale, measuring cups, measuring spoons, crock pot,
  • takumaku
    takumaku Posts: 352 Member
    Some meal suggestions
    1) Rice and beans
    2) Cottage cheese, fresh fruit, and nuts
    3) Lots of slow cooker recipes
    4) Breakfast for dinner ... seriously, pancakes, omelets, quiches, overnight oatmeal, etc.
  • fearlessleader104
    fearlessleader104 Posts: 723 Member
    Jack in the box
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    Peanut butter sandwiches, scrambled eggs, whatever fruit or veg you like (bananas? canned corn?), cereal with milk... Easy stuff. I do "cold plates" for my kid for dinner a lot, which have a oz of cheese, a few crackers, and apple slices on them (he is six, so you'll need bigger portions).
  • Slacker16
    Slacker16 Posts: 1,184 Member
    edited December 2014
    - put rice, oil, water,frozen veggies and soup stock in rice cooker
    - put meat or eggs in steam tray
    - turn cooker on
    - drink beer until cooker goes "ding"
    - eat

    Every now and then I feel like actually cooking, but the above is so versatile and easy that I've eaten it almost every day since I moved out of my parent's and will probably continue to do so until I get married.

    ETA : you can also skip the stock and meat/eggs but put diced hot dogs in with the rice.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    80/20 ground beef
    form into patties
    season aggressively
    Add to pan that has been pre heated on high
    Cook to desired doneness
    top with cheese
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    What kinds of things did you cook before?
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Pizza + 4 hour eating window.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Meat, lots of meat!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Okay, seriously, find what you like and try cooking a little extra for left overs.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Okay, seriously, find what you like and try cooking a little extra for left overs.

    This. Meal prep is another great idea. Buy in bulk (enough for the weekdays), prepare, divide into 5 servings, and bam you're ready to go.
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    Chili.

    Really easy to make and delicious (IMO). You can add whatever you want to it (any veggie, chicken/beef/turkey, any beans) Can be put over rice, pasta or salad. Paired with a bun, toast, crackers, cheese, etc. Also, make a large pot at once and then store in fridge/freeze for leftover meals for the rest of the week.

    Also, bonus that you could throw everything in a crock pot and walk away for 4-6 hours (though I prefer stovetop method).
  • btc1987
    btc1987 Posts: 94 Member
    1 can black beans
    1 jar salsa
    1 cup frozen corn
    1 taco seasoning packet
    2-2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh
    additional garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for seasoning

    Put everything in a crockpot for 3-4 hrs on high or 6-7 on low. Use two forks to shred chicken at the end.

    This can be eaten as is or put on chips, salad, burritos, tacos, rice... you name it. The recipe above is 6 servings and heats up great.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    samantha1242 wrote: »
    Chili.

    Really easy to make and delicious (IMO). You can add whatever you want to it (any veggie, chicken/beef/turkey, any beans) Can be put over rice, pasta or salad. Paired with a bun, toast, crackers, cheese, etc. Also, make a large pot at once and then store in fridge/freeze for leftover meals for the rest of the week.

    Also, bonus that you could throw everything in a crock pot and walk away for 4-6 hours (though I prefer stovetop method).

    I make an amazing chili.

    Recipe:
    20 oz. ground turkey or ground beef
    1 can black beans
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 orange bell pepper, chopped
    Chili powder
    Garlic powder
    Ground pepper

    Brown meat in skillet, add black beans, onion, bell pepper, and spices. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

    I serve it with cornbread.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    I serve it with cornbread.

    Cornbread with jalapeños in it! with honey butter.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    I serve it with cornbread.

    Cornbread with jalapeños in it! with honey butter.

    Now we're talking! ;)
  • Tblackdogs
    Tblackdogs Posts: 326 Member
    What kind of picky eater are you? What do you like and what won't you eat?
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Acg67 wrote: »
    80/20 ground beef
    form into patties
    season aggressively
    Add to pan that has been pre heated on high
    Cook to desired doneness
    top with cheese

    Bingo.
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