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I have 2 picky eaters roommates. I do most of the cooking. Today, one roommate is going out, so I have only one roommate to feed. I want a Crock-Pot afternoon. I gave her the options of either potato soup or black beans with rice soup. She said no to both. What am I supposed to feed her? She always wants baked potatoes, so kindly refrain from saying baked potatoes. LOL I guess grill cheeses. Any other options?
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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.1 -
Dollar Tree has tons of spices! I am not sure about coconut milk. However, Dollar Tree does sell coconut water.
As for cooking, not fair that we always have to have what the roommate wants.0 -
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.1 -
Today was a frugal day! Small quesadilla for lunch, mocktail of Cranberry Apple and rigatoni for dinner. I was not disappointed. However, the tortilla wrap was hard. I thought that the tortilla would soften in the microwave...but I thought wrong! Have a wonderful evening.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will check out the dollar store and also try cooking them different ways and see how I like them.0
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Baked potatoes are easy enough. Let her cook for herself and you can prepare what you like for you. My family always get two choices: take it or leave it. 😃😃😃1
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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.
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Today went to the store and saved a total of just over $13 on various items. Woohoo!1
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Our group is doing awesome! Thank you so much! I am learning alot from you! As for tortillas, I like burrito size and taco size. Both flour. I like to buy from dollar tree. I didn't think to freeze. Good tip!1
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Also, I didn't know that dollar tree would be charging more. Uuugh.0
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Hey! How are all of you? I have not eaten dinner yet. What should I prepare? I have shrimp ramen, white rice and peanut butter to choose from. LOL I do have a couple of eggs. I could prepare egg drop soup with an egg and ramen or vegetarian fried rice with peanut butter and white rice. I have some leftover black beans in the fridge that I could mix in. I just don't know. Any tips?1
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Hey! How are all of you? I have not eaten dinner yet. What should I prepare? I have shrimp ramen, white rice and peanut butter to choose from. LOL I do have a couple of eggs. I could prepare egg drop soup with an egg and ramen or vegetarian fried rice with peanut butter and white rice. I have some leftover black beans in the fridge that I could mix in. I just don't know. Any tips?
Those are all great ideas! I am a very basic person and would not have thought of using these ingredients in this way. Thanks for some ideas.0 -
LOL I ended up preparing shrimp ramen noodles with peas. A roommate ate half. I am getting so tired of peanut butter. How was your dinner?2
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention... A roommate (I have 2 roommates) brought home some Pizza Hut bread sticks. I ate 2 1/2. So, now I need to exercise my little butt off!
Do any of you remember Erin_Posch from Sparkpeople? She introduced me to podrunner.com. The website provides free exercise music. When I pedal to the music, the music keeps me motivated. I do not understand half of the words, but the rhythm and beat are motivating. Just thought I would Pay It Forward! The website does accept donations, but not required.
Hugs!2 -
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.1 -
We can do it though! I may be tired of eating peanut butter, but have I looked up unique recipes that call for peanut butter? Nope. Maybe that is what I should do? My roommates buy huge peanut butter jars at Sam's Club. I would like a change, but I do not complain. I do not go to Sam's Club anymore with them as we always argue. So, I challenge myself to a peanut butter search.
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I received this recipe in my email inbox today and just have to tell you. The recipe is called Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip. Have you ever heard about this recipe? One can grab the ingredients from the dollar store! Cream cheese, pineapple, pecans, onions (optional) and seasoning salt. I think this one is a winner.
https://foodstoragemoms.com/pineapple-cream-cheese-dip/2 -
Sorry haven't been by lately. Been real busy. Made cabbage soup the other day with pinto beans. I always add extra veggies in it to make it more filling and close to a stew. Also can add a startch and/or meat to make it more of a meal. Today have a root canal. Eating might get tricky for a couple days.1
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Hello all you Eating On A Budget members! Sorry so late! Better late than never, right? This week, I am challenging myself to only spend $5.00 on food or drink that I really need. What would YOU purchase? However, I am going to Amish country on this Friday and am taking spending money to buy treats...Christmas presents such as assorted Amish jalapeno jams. I definitely am buying my priest some treats to have before Christmas though! What would you buy with jam? I do not want bread, bagels or english muffins though. Have a wonderful afternoon!0
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Crackers and cheese would go nicely with the jam. If I could only spend $5 I would definitely make sure I had bananas and grapes.1
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Thank you for the crackers and cheese tip!
I was defeated tonight with my purchases. We went to Dollar Tree. I had my $5.00. I recently saw homemade coffee creamer recipes online and thought I had a good plan. The creamer called for unsweetened almond milk, coffee, artificial sweetener and vanilla extract. I bought 3 containers of unsweetened almond milk, instant coffee and espresso. I already have plenty of vanilla extract. I already have plenty of instant and espresso. But, I did not have unsweetened almond milk and wanted to be supplied.
The taste was bitter. I like sweet iced coffee. I usually use Swiss Miss hot chocolate in my coffee.
I thought that I was doing a good thing. grrrr1 -
Today's Amish trip was fabulous! I am not telling you how much I spent, but worth every penny.
We were treated to an Amish lunch at an Amish all-you-can-eat food buffet by a good friend. We were surprised by his generosity. There were 10 in our group, so you could imagine what he paid.
I shopped for Christmas presents as I am an elf. I love to help out Santa and Mrs. Santa in selecting gifts.
Tonight, I am side hustling.
How was your Friday? Happy? Sad?1 -
Today is Tuesday! Where have you been?
Today, I have felt exhausted. My new (refurbished) chromebook still has not arrived in the mail yet. I do not want to get into the middle of an article or book review and then have to stop to upload to the next. Get my drift?
I ordered some McCafe k-cups earlier. I have been saving money so that I may treat myself to something nice.
I hope you are feeling well and good. Be good! Don't be strangers! You have not replied lately!1 -
Sorry I have been MIA. Trying to get a new routine going and sometimes just don't have time or forget to check in. I will try to do better.0
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Good evening everyone!
Mainly dropping by as our leader has become mia. Well not really. I have talked to her and offered to let everyone know. She is fine just not able to access the group at this time. She misses us and is hoping to be back sooner rather than later.
Today was rest, weigh and TOPS Day. Down 1.25 lbs!0 -
You can make peanut butter into a pasta sauce topping. I put about 3/4 cup of peanut butter in a microwaveable mug along with quite a few splashes of seasoned rice vinegar (stirring to get the consistency right), along with dried onion, dried garlic, and red pepper to taste. (I would estimate about half teaspoon for the garlic and onion). I warm it up in the microwave in small increments (15 seconds?) and add more rice vinegar until it loosens up some and the consistency is smoother.
After cooking and draining the pasta, I put the sauce on the hot pasta in the cooking pot, and stir gently. Serve and enjoy.
I adapted the recipe from the Jane Brody Good Food cookbook years ago. I no longer have the cookbook.1 -
Good Evening Everyone!
Today has been another busy day and this busy day thing doesn't seem like it will slow down much before Christmas. I have decided that I am not going to stress about what workouts I am missing. On my non busy days I will just do my best to do what I can to make up some exercise. I have also decided that I am going to do my best with calories and not stress about them. I usually do really well during December but this year just seems to be extra busy and less time for my workouts.1 -
Good Evening Everyone!
Tonight I am making nachos to use up taco meat and tostitos that were left over from taco salad.1 -
Sounds yummy!
I am having homemade chicken veggie soup. Ingredients: chicken broth, small amount of chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, frozen spinach, a fresh zucchini, and a dried assortment of veggies I got from Walmart.
It won't let me post a pic.
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Yum!
Tonight we are having pasta garlic bread and ceasar salad. There will be lots of pasta left over for several meals and loaded with veggies.0
