Simple/bachelor kinda meals

Geezle · #1 03-05-2010

So as many of you know, I'm currently living out of a motel room for work. That being the case, I don't have a ton of food options and have to keep things fairly simple.

For appliances I have this neat little unit that has a sink, fridge (a little bigger than an average bar fridge) and 2 stovetop burners all built together. There's also a microwave in the room, and I have my toaster oven that usually lives in my work trailer.

Pasta, potatoes, and eggs have been staples of my diet, and I try to get some salad in there (greens are important

) as well as some other things, but it's getting pretty repetitive, so I'm looking for some new ideas for simple meals I can make for myself without too many ingredients required

eric2381 · #2 03-05-2010

Slow cooker roast beef. Put it in in the morning before you go to work, then eat like a king in the evening. Mashed potatoes complete things, or instant potatoes are easier and faster.

I just finished eating egg sandwiches I cooked in the microwave in the hotel room I've been in since Nov. 1.

TreeGuy · #3 03-05-2010

Get one of those George Forman grills, toss some pre-made frozen burgers in the freezer and you are golden my friend.

Geezle · #4 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by eric2381

Slow cooker roast beef. Put it in in the morning before you go to work, then eat like a king in the evening. Mashed potatoes complete things, or instant potatoes are easier and faster.

I just finished eating egg sandwiches I cooked in the microwave in the hotel room I've been in since Nov. 1.

Slow cooker crossed my mind, but I keep forgetting about it. Next time I'm home for a visit I may have to hijack my wife's smaller one

Thanks for reminding me about it

edit: How are you cooking your eggs in the microwave? I've only ever poached them in the microwave before.

WayneChristie · #5 03-05-2010

X2 on the slow cooker, grab a cheapo for 20 bucks, you can have all sorts of easy meals waiting when you get off work. Make enough for a couple meals and have leftovers the next day

Geezle · #6 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by TreeGuy

Get one of those George Forman grills, toss some pre-made frozen burgers in the freezer and you are golden my friend.

Too much of an investment, and I'd probably never use the grill after i'm out of here.

Burgers are a good idea though...I can still fry 'em up

Chop up some taters and put them in the toaster oven and I'm set

eric2381 · #7 03-05-2010

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, add a bit of salt and pepper and some tobasco sauce for spice. REMEMBER to break the yoke, or you'll have an explosion. cook for a minute. Fold the works in half, and put on a bun with some cheese, and eat it while two more eggs are cooking inthe microwave. Repeat until you're full.

doetracks · #8 03-05-2010

Anything with hamburger - add noodles, mushrooms, mushroom soup.

Or, there's always "Hamburger Helper"

WayneChristie · #9 03-05-2010

scrambled microwave eggs. crack into a bowl, add a little bit of milk, a scoop of margerine, mix it up, cover with plastic wrap, cook a minute an egg. add salt and pepper when they are done. milk makes them nice and fluffy.

hunter10 · #10 03-05-2010

Well theres always KD

guywiththemule · #11 03-05-2010

steak,roast(pork or beef or wild),pork or deer chops,chicken(tame or wild), add potatoes and onions,garlic salt and seasoning salt.Slow cook 8 to 10 hrs... Can`t beat it !

Geezle · #12 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by eric2381

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, add a bit of salt and pepper and some tobasco sauce for spice. REMEMBER to break the yoke, or you'll have an explosion. cook for a minute. Fold the works in half, and put on a bun with some cheese, and eat it while two more eggs are cooking inthe microwave. Repeat until you're full.

Cool, though I'm not a tabasco on my eggs kinda guy

And I know all about the yolk thing...I've had poached eggs explode on me once or twice when the yolk wasn't broken enough...at least it's a contained blast!

Geezle · #13 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by hunter10

Well theres always KD

True, and I get a craving for the stuff from time to time, but it's definitely not something i care to eat on a regular basis anymore

Geezle · #14 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by doetracks

Anything with hamburger - add noodles, mushrooms, mushroom soup.

Or, there's always "Hamburger Helper"

Good call with the hamburger concoctions

Think I'll skip the hamburger helper though...ate waaaaaay too much of the stuff back in the day when it was just my dad and I

600twin · #15 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by hunter10

Well theres always KD

I'd rather eat the box it comes in

600twin · #16 03-05-2010

Ketchup chicken
Fry up a little onion and a cup of ketchup and a cup of coke add 2 boneless skinless chicken breast and simmer until chicken is done serve over white rice.

Geezle · #17 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by 600twin

Ketchup chicken
Fry up a little onion and a cup of ketchup and a cup of coke add 2 boneless skinless chicken breast and simmer until chicken is done serve over white rice.

Sounds strange...yet interesting

jacob1202 · #18 03-05-2010

fry up chicken and shrimp and whatever veggies u like in one pan... add some mushroom soup.... boil pasta in the other... delicious!!!

goober · #19 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by Geezle

Too much of an investment, and I'd probably never use the grill after i'm out of here.

Burgers are a good idea though...I can still fry 'em up

Chop up some taters and put them in the toaster oven and I'm set

You can get the imitation Foremans at CDN Tire and Walmart for between 39 and 65 bucks. It opens up so many doors for cooking meat and is fast and cheap!!! Healthy to boot!! As Tree said with one of these you are GOLDEN!!!!

600twin · #20 03-05-2010

I know it sounds weird but it is surprisingly tasty

DarkAisling · #21 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by Geezle

Too much of an investment, and I'd probably never use the grill after i'm out of here.

Oh, Jay. Do not judge the George Foreman grill too hastily! It is, as far as I'm concerned, the best kitchen appliance ever invented. My ex-husband had one, and it was used almost every night to cook dinner.

Since you're a bit of a geek (I mean that in the best possible way), check this one out:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/igrill.shtml. I want one. Too bad the don't have a "family sized" version.

nimrod · #22 03-05-2010

Next time your home have the loved one cook a big turkey, great home meal, then pack up a few meals to be frozen, great on the road home cooked meal, all you need is a oven or microwave, my 2 cents.

Geezle · #23 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by DarkAisling

Oh, Jay. Do not judge the George Foreman grill too hastily! It is, as far as I'm concerned, the best kitchen appliance ever invented. My ex-husband had one, and it was used almost every night to cook dinner.

Since you're a bit of a geek (I mean that in the best possible way), check this one out:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/igrill.shtml. I want one. Too bad the don't have a "family sized" version.

Actually I'm not judging the grill at all. The thing is, back when my wife still lived in the states, she had one, and when she moved up here, it was one of the things she left behind because it didn't get used very much. She'd think I'm a tard for buying another one.

Plus, there's only 5 houses left out here after the one I'm on, so hopefully I shouldn't be up here for much more than a month longer...*if* things work out

And in my previous life I was a computer programmer, so I'm not offended by being called a geek

that iGrill looks like a pretty cool item

Geezle · #24 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by nimrod

Next time your home have the loved one cook a big turkey, great home meal, then pack up a few meals to be frozen, great on the road home cooked meal, all you need is a oven or microwave, my 2 cents.

Last time I came back from a weekend at home I brought some home made pasta sauce, beef stew, and I think some chicken soup? all frozen

DarkAisling · #25 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by Geezle

She'd think I'm a tard for buying another one.

You are a smart man, and will probably stay married for a very long time

It is very bad if your wife thinks you're a "tard."

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Originally Posted by Geezle

And in my previous life I was a computer programmer . . .

I knew that, though you hide your geekiness well.

Geezle · #26 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by DarkAisling

I knew that, though you hide your geekiness well.

I know you knew (really!)

And it hides well because it's been many moons...

ghostguy6 · #27 03-05-2010

I like to call this "What the Hell Chili"
2 chicken cubed breats
1 large diced yellow onion
1 jar of spicy pasta sauce
1 can of BBQ baked beens
chedder cheese.... lots of chedder cheese

1 bag of Uncle Bens Bistro Express rice
Spices and Franks Red Hot to taste
splash of oil

Cook the chicken breast in frying pan with oil. When chicken is almost done add onion and sweat until light brown. Place bag of rice in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remember to tear bag open before microwaving or it will go BOOM! Add jar of pasta sauce and beans to pan and allow to simmer. Add rice to the pan and allow to simmer. Add spices and hot sause to taste. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Add chedder and serve.

It doesnt sound like much but it tastes great. Seems to taste better after the leftovers have been reheated. Makes approx 3- 4 servings.

Damn you now I want chili!

thumper · #28 03-05-2010

x 10 on the George Foreman grill - also good for salmon burgers or salmon steaks, pannini-style ham & cheese sandwiches, sausages, teriyaki pork chops, -even steaks.

Or, if you insist on sticking with the microwave - stock up at the next M&Ms you see! Their single serving microwavable stuff is suprisingly good. I like their meat pies.

Geezle · #29 03-05-2010

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Originally Posted by thumper

x 10 on the George Foreman grill - also good for salmon burgers or salmon steaks, pannini-style ham & cheese sandwiches, sausages, teriyaki pork chops, -even steaks.

Or, if you insist on sticking with the microwave - stock up at the next M&Ms you see! Their single serving microwavable stuff is suprisingly good. I like their meat pies.

Actually the microwave has been the least used appliance I have access to. I've only used it to heat up some canned green beans

I've been all about the stovetop, and particularly the frying pan

Your pannini style ham and cheese idea got me thinking though, I've wanted to get myself one of those little sandwich grillers for a long time, I used to have one, but it apparently grew legs and walked away

This might be a good excuse to get one

firegod74 · #30 03-05-2010

Back when I was in the patch there were some great tailgate BBQs made out of culverts or pipeline pipe. Some were even double deckers for baking potatoes. Then all you need is a tiger torch and your whole crew is happy.

The way we did it was that when someone screwed up, they had to buy steaks. Better than sitting in a motel room all the time.