Wow that's a tricky one. What about giving the roommate more of an open options. Like asking what kind of soup would she like. This way you avoid the baked potato but also lets her pick a soup she would like. Most can be done in a Crock-Pot with a little creativity and math.

My biggest thing right now is to come up with an easy recipe for red lentils. I don't buy coconut milk or any fancy spices. Hope I can get some ideas figured out.

I would say it's not fair! I would cook what I like, and they either eat it or don't. Unsure if that would work for you. There is always peanut butter and jelly.

As for the lentils, I cook mine with oil, onions, garlic, celery, and some chicken broth! I love lentils. I have also added potato in order to make it a complete protein.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check out the dollar store and also try cooking them different ways and see how I like them.

I like the take it or leave it. In my house, I say it is the chef's choice. Whoever is cooking that day gets to choose what's for dinner. 😁 Of course, one always has on hand other items, like instant oatmeal etc for those who don't want the main meal.

As to the quesadilla, I toast up both sides in a skillet with a little oil, and then I put the toppings on. I either finish it in the skillet with the lid on or it can be finished in the microwave a bit to melt the cheese topping. It is so yummy!

I get a large package of corn (gluten free) tortillas and then freeze them in smaller portions in Ziploc freezer bags. I actually use the generic, cheaper freezer bag.

I am getting tired of eating certain things as well.

Thanksgiving was not good to me this year. Need to get back on track. Have been missing my strength workouts and choosing unhealthy foods.