Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Does anyone else have lots of recipes but end up eating the sam-o, same- o all the time (i.e., out of a can, potato, etc.)?? I decided I'm going to get out one or two of my recipes and buy the ingredients, keep the ingredients (non-perishable, of course) out where I can see them with the recipe and actually cook them this weekend! If anyone else has any other ideas to get on the ball as far as trying new recipes, please let me know. And I'll post the recipes after I try them. Coleen P.S. I live alone, so there isn't much incentive to cook, though I do enjoy it when I have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 HI Coleen ~ Yes, I find it hard sometimes. This past week we selected 4 recipes to make for the week and have made 2; beans & rice in the slow cooker (an easy standby/favorite) and then last night I (finally) made us a corn & cashew curry that we've been wanting. And it was yummy! Gonna have the rest for dinner tonight probably. What we normally do is go through our cookbooks and find some lower cal meals to make for the week and make a grocery list so. We try to do this on Friday so we can hit the Farmers Market on Saturday but that doesn't always happen so I've been grabbing some low fat soups or chili for backups. We get new cookbooks farily often so that helps the exciting part, looking through them and finding hidden gems. Our same-o same-o recipes are the easy ones that don't take too much prep and I know how they're gonna turn out. LIke the Spanish Rice & Beans in the slow cooker, Almost Irish Stew in the slow cookers, sweet & sour tofu & veggies. It is very easy to get into a rut!! Your incentive could be a yummy meal from scratch that you made yourself! :-) I know, not enough sometimes. Got anyone you could invite over for dinner? Treat yourself to a new cookbook. I got a wok cookbook awhile back that got heavily used when we got it and that's actually where last night's curry recipe came from. Cindi Coleen <cece4184 wrote: Does anyone else have lots of recipes but end up eating the sam-o, same- o all the time (i.e., out of a can, potato, etc.)?? I decided I'm going to get out one or two of my recipes and buy the ingredients, keep the ingredients (non-perishable, of course) out where I can see them with the recipe and actually cook them this weekend! If anyone else has any other ideas to get on the ball as far as trying new recipes, please let me know. And I'll post the recipes after I try them. Coleen P.S. I live alone, so there isn't much incentive to cook, though I do enjoy it when I have the time. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Cooking for yourself should be enough incentive to cook well-no complaining and only cook what you like. Come on you can do it Sharon On Feb 9, 2007, at 3:56 PM, Coleen wrote: > Does anyone else have lots of recipes but end up eating the sam-o, > same- > o all the time (i.e., out of a can, potato, etc.)?? I decided I'm > going to get out one or two of my recipes and buy the ingredients, > keep > the ingredients (non-perishable, of course) out where I can see them > with the recipe and actually cook them this weekend! If anyone else > has any other ideas to get on the ball as far as trying new recipes, > please let me know. And I'll post the recipes after I try them. > > Coleen > > P.S. I live alone, so there isn't much incentive to cook, though I do > enjoy it when I have the time. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Actually my problem is just the opposite - sooo many recipes, so little time. I make a new recipe almost every day. I have a ridiculous pantry & only need to buy fresh veggies & dairy. I buy most beans & such bulk & store them in big jars. It's almost embarrassing how much food is in this house. But variety is the spice of life, eh? Another thing to stock up on is condiments. I think I have every flavor Tabasco available. I have tamarind in every form availalable. I'm a terrible hoarder, too, if you hadn't guessed. And no, I don't have a big house. But it's fun to see a recipe & be able to make it without too much fuss. I was in a cooking game where we had to make many many recipes & a lot of people were cooking for themselves or for 2 people. They would cook & after tasting the dish for the review, they would take the food to a soup kitchen, nursing home - someplace to offer the food to other people. I thought that was a brilliant idea. So I say, HAPPY COOKING!!! Beth Coleen <cece4184 wrote: Does anyone else have lots of recipes but end up eating the sam-o, same-o all the time Recent Activity 11 New Members Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks for the great ideas, Cindi. I also recently bought a slow-cooker, so I'm actively looking for vegan recipes for that. I assume the Spanish rice, etc. recipes are posted in the Recipes section? Coleen Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 You have the right idea. I flip through the recipe books and find something different that I've never tried before. I then write down those ingredients on my list. Then I plan the rest of the week around our favorite dishes. We incorporate the dishes we love and we've expanded our menu quite a bit this way. Marie Coleen <cece4184 wrote: Does anyone else have lots of recipes but end up eating the sam-o, same- o all the time (i.e., out of a can, potato, etc.)?? I decided I'm going to get out one or two of my recipes and buy the ingredients, keep the ingredients (non-perishable, of course) out where I can see them with the recipe and actually cook them this weekend! If anyone else has any other ideas to get on the ball as far as trying new recipes, please let me know. And I'll post the recipes after I try them. Coleen P.S. I live alone, so there isn't much incentive to cook, though I do enjoy it when I have the time. Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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