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myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook3 months ago

It amazes me how many people are stuck when it comes to ideas for things to make for meals. Personally, I think that things like grilled cheese (buttered bread with a slice of cheese slapped on a frying pan) or spaghetti (boil water and insert noodles, pour sauce over noodles after cooked) are fairly simple.

Without going into detailed recipes, tell us what the simplest food is that you know how to make (and that everyone else should, too.) Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, anyone?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. kingcrapper (964)   ranked 19 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

What to know simple? I will tell you a tale of simple! My wife is an excellent cook and an excellent shopper. She can create an eight couse meal without a thought. Problem is she also likes to golf on Wednesday. Hmm. That leave me hanging. Well, Wednesday night is pizza night! The kids and I have create a grading scale and visit a new pizza place somewhere in the area to visit! How is that for simple?


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

That's pretty simple! And if you're not in the mood to go out, frozen pizzas are about as simple as opening a package, getting out a pizza pan or a cookie sheet (we line ours with aluminum foil so as not to make a mess...) and voila! 20-30 minutes later... Pizza! Thanks for your reply!

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. meleshia (480)   ranked 20 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

For me, the one thing I easily whip up if I'm too lazy to cook is a tuna pasta. I just boil some spaghetti noodles, then open a can of tuna in brine and then saute the tuna and mix in the noodles. It's just easy and it's healthy too happy


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Tuna pasta is another fairly simple dish that we have from time to time. We usually do ours from a box with pre-packaged spices or seasonings that usually requires some butter.

I have, though, made tuna sandwiches by draining the tuna, putting the tuna into a frying pan and heating it through before putting it between two pieces of toast...

Thanks for the reply!

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. ravinskye (4511)   ranked 17 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

i think those are all very simple. i think most things that you have a recipe to follow are simple too. i like making stromboli. i buy the premade pizza crust. all you do is spread it out, fill it with what you want and then close it up and throw it in the oven. simple.


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

I love stromboli! When we make it, we usually mix up the dough in the bread machine... We've never tried the store bought pizza dough... How simple is that?:) Thanks for the tip and for the reply!

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. serendib (781)   ranked 7 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

Frying sausages or frying french fries is one of the simplest foods to make besides peanut butter sandwiches. All you have to do is add some oil into a skillet and fry the sausages or deep fry the french fries in oil. Then take off skillet/deep fry pan and add ketchup and eat it. My kids find sausages and french fries to be the easiet meal to make when their cooking and so do I. happy


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myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Fried foods like sausages are another one of those simple things that you can pull out of a package and pop into the frying pan (or maybe even a deep fryer?)

A similar simple food - while not fried - is hot dogs, which can either be tossed into the microwave and heated through, tossed onto a grill and charred to taste, or boiled.

Thanks for the reply!


myLot reputation of 96/100. serendib (781)   ranked 7 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

I agree, hot dogs are really easy to make. But hot dog buns are really hard to find where I live. So we usually eat hot dogs at fast food restaurants.

 

myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

When I grew up, I don't remember having hotdog buns around... maybe they were too expensive? I actually remember eating my hotdogs out of a rolled piece of bread. I suppose that a soft-tortilla would work, too.


myLot reputation of 96/100. serendib (781)   ranked 7 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Where I grew up (States and Europe) they had hot dog buns. I've never tried eating a hot dog on a rolled piece of bread or on a soft tortilla. But I will try it. Thanks.

 

myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Another simple way to have your hotdogs is to cut them up, open up a can of baked beans, mix and cook (or cook and mix...)


myLot reputation of 96/100. serendib (781)   ranked 7 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

This is one of my favorite hot dog and baked bean recipes. I chop some onions and garlic and saute it in butter with some hot dogs cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Once this is slightly brown, I add the baked beans, some milk and some tomato ketchup and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring it occasionally. Then I add a little sugar to it and take it off the fire. I sprinkle some grated cheese on it. This dish is great with sliced buttered bread or garlic bread.

 
 
5. myLot reputation of 99/100. SomeCowgirl (2085)   ranked 158 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

I like to make French Toast and fried bologna.

To make french toast you just take 2 eggs, a little milk, and some sugar and mix it together. Then you spread this mix on a piece of bread and put it on the frying pan and let it fry, add syrup when it's done for taste.

Then fried bologna, you cut it in four sides and then put it in a frying pan. Very good.

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myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

I've seen it where they have pre-made waffles and pancakes in the freezer section, where all you have to do is pop it into a toaster and you are set to go. Do they have something similar for French Toast?

 
6. myLot reputation of 99/100. madebyrobyn (405)   ranked 31 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

An easy meal has to be spaghetti bolognaise. Since you already know how to make the pasta, do this and let it drain - mix a little olive oil through so it doesn't stick together. Then get 500g minced beef and brown this in a pot and add a tin of tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 mins and serve with cheese on the pasta - easy!thumbup

When you are confident in making this you can add tomato paste to give a richer flavour or garlic and herbs and spices and even some vegetables.

The biggest thing with cooking is to do what feels right, if it works and it is tasty drool then do it again, if you don't like then don't make it again. Trial and error is the key!




myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Beef + tomotoes + cheese + spaghetti noodles= pretty easy

It's amazing, though, what you can find pre-made in spaghetti sauce cans... Three cheese sauce, garlic and onion sauce... (Thanks for the reply!)

 
7. myLot reputation of 92/100. Annie2 (279)   ranked 80 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

Oh, I have a yummy tasting dessert that is so easy to make and I refuse to make it because I would eat it all! My grandpa used to call it green fluff. You just get already prepared whip cream (cool whip), can of crushed pineapple, marshmallows, pistachio instant pudding and mix it together and you are done! It is an instant dessert that is squishy and yummy and pretty. Oh, now, I want some!


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

I've heard of that one, too.

Pudding in general is a simple and good-tasting treat. You can get the super-simple instant kind that simple calls for the packet + milk, or, you can buy it pre-made in little plastic cups!

Thanks for the reply!

 
8. myLot reputation of 80/100. Hatley (11242)   ranked 92 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

okay simplest of simple instant oat'meal and anyone can do
that I hope. you just boil some water, pour enough into your bowl of oatmeal to make it the thickness you want and you are set to eat. no problems there. lol lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Oatmeal is really simple, and I eat oatmeal just about every day. I makes mine in the microwave, and after the quick oats are prepared (usually about 90 seconds), I then add in yogurt... or peanut butter... or peanut butter and jelly... sometimes chocolate... good stuff!

Oatmeal is just about as simple as it gets. Ramen noodles are pretty close, too. It all boils down to boiling water!

Thanks for the reply!

 
9. myLot reputation of 90/100. TessWhite (949)   ranked 36 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

Simple to me means a trip to McDonalds or ordering Pizza. LOL I'm a good cook, but I don't cook anything too complex. I guess one of my favorite quick fix meals is a recipe I call Mexican skillet dinner. Basically a spanish rice type meal with ground beef or turkey, and veggies too. It can be made in less than 30 minutes and only takes one skillet. Lots less dishes that way.


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

LOL at the fast food... I guess that's pretty simple!

We've done the Rice-a-Roni or the stir-fry deal, where you get the rice going, add the spices, and then mix in your favorites for meat (for us, usually chicken - already pre-cooked and cubed) and vegetables.

Anything that cuts down on the number of dishes to do afterwards is a bonus, too!

Thanks for the reply!

 
10. myLot reputation of 79/100. m18j7crystal (165)   ranked 69 out of 158 in learned to cook   3 months ago

cucumber itself...No preparations required!


myLot reputation of 96/100. highlyclever (346)   ranked 3 out of 158 in learned to cook  3 months ago

Vegetables in general are fairly simple (wash and cut to desired shape/size)... not to mention nutritious!

Your mention of cucumbers reminds me of how some people make cucumber sandwiches, which is another simple thing to make (buttered bread with cucumbers.)

Thanks for your reply!

 
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