OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.

I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
something different.

Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
eggplant.

Thanks!

previously in rfc, wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.


If I'm eating alone I usually eat leftovers, but like you, I feel I should
make a better meal, so I've been making pastas - it's fast to make a sauce
- whether it's tomato, onion, peas & egg & lemon - all kinds of
combinations. You can make the sauce while you're boiling the pasta.

Also, a piece of meat in a sautee pan, whether it's a pork chop or a piece
of chicken, will cook up quickly if you brown it on both sides and then add
a little liquid (stock, vinegar, wine, juice, lemon, whatever) and then
cover it to finish.

I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more often
myself!!

-Claudia

>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
> eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
> eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

previously in rfc, wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.


If I'm eating alone I usually eat leftovers, but like you, I feel I should
make a better meal, so I've been making pastas - it's fast to make a sauce
- whether it's tomato, onion, peas & egg & lemon - all kinds of
combinations. You can make the sauce while you're boiling the pasta.

Also, a piece of meat in a sautee pan, whether it's a pork chop or a piece
of chicken, will cook up quickly if you brown it on both sides and then add
a little liquid (stock, vinegar, wine, juice, lemon, whatever) and then
cover it to finish.

I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more often
myself!!

-Claudia

>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
> eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
> eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.

There used to be a show on television called Over Easy, aimed at the older
generation. They had a number recipes for one or two people that we
inexpensive and easy. One that I remembered and tried a few times was
braised pork chops stuffed with prunes, a complete meal done in a single
pot.

Slice a pocket into a nice think pork chop and insert pitted prune(s).
Season both side of the chop(s) and brown them on each side in a frying
pan. Cut one or two potatoes and carrots into chunks and some small
onions (or a large onion that has been cut up) and add them to the pan.
Then pour in about a cup of apple juice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.

There used to be a show on television called Over Easy, aimed at the older
generation. They had a number recipes for one or two people that we
inexpensive and easy. One that I remembered and tried a few times was
braised pork chops stuffed with prunes, a complete meal done in a single
pot.

Slice a pocket into a nice think pork chop and insert pitted prune(s).
Season both side of the chop(s) and brown them on each side in a frying
pan. Cut one or two potatoes and carrots into chunks and some small
onions (or a large onion that has been cut up) and add them to the pan.
Then pour in about a cup of apple juice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

> wrote in message
...
> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." [...]
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions?

Main Protein
-Chicken breast/quarter or Turkey breast, grilled with herb rub, or pan
seared with a little olive oil and garlic and then simmered, covered, until
done. For a twist, introduce another liquid during simmer phase like:
teriyaki sauce, stock, flavored vinaigrette-type dressing. It will reduce
for a nice sauce/coating. Chicken quarters are less expensive than breasts.
Turkey breasts are usually cheaper than chicken breasts and are higher in
protein and lower in fat. Buy a whole chicken and roast it yourself and eat
it for a few meals for a big savings.
-Tuna salad
-Pork chop/loin broiled with herb rub, probably brined for best flavor
-Crab but not so much butter
-Lamb, leg, roasted. Lamb prices vary with location, too.
-Salmon, baked or grilled. This may be expensive depending where you live.
-Oatmeal for breakfast. Add blueberries or raisins.
-Yogurt for breakfast and snacks during the day. Calcium is important if
you are trying to lose/maintain weight.

Sides
-Broccoli or asparagus. Steam or drizzle with a very little olive oil and
nuke for a few minutes. Broccoli is more economical than asparagus.
-Spinach salad. May garnish with a little feta cheese and/or nuts and/or
thin fruit (apple,pear) slices and a light dressing/vinaigrette.
-Black beans and rice
-Sauteed greens (spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, kale, mustard
greens etc) A little olive oil and garlic in the pan, add greens and stir
until wilted.
-Red beans and rice
-Lettuce salad. Can add peppers, radishes, endive, cucumber, spinach,
olives, tomatoes, other greens, nuts, etc.
-Whole grain breads.
-Small potatoes. Steam in covered pan. Remove water. Allow potatoes to dry
over heat. Add a little butter and shake pan to coat potatoes. Squeeze in
some lemon juice. Shake pan again. Eat.

Desserts
-Pound cake

Snacks
-Yogurt
-Almonds
-Fruit

Those are my suggestions. You didn't specify what type of healthy. I've
favored high-protein and lower carbs/lower-fat in this list as well as
considering cost. I am not a dietician.

-Matt

> wrote in message
...
> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." [...]
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions?

Main Protein
-Chicken breast/quarter or Turkey breast, grilled with herb rub, or pan
seared with a little olive oil and garlic and then simmered, covered, until
done. For a twist, introduce another liquid during simmer phase like:
teriyaki sauce, stock, flavored vinaigrette-type dressing. It will reduce
for a nice sauce/coating. Chicken quarters are less expensive than breasts.
Turkey breasts are usually cheaper than chicken breasts and are higher in
protein and lower in fat. Buy a whole chicken and roast it yourself and eat
it for a few meals for a big savings.
-Tuna salad
-Pork chop/loin broiled with herb rub, probably brined for best flavor
-Crab but not so much butter
-Lamb, leg, roasted. Lamb prices vary with location, too.
-Salmon, baked or grilled. This may be expensive depending where you live.
-Oatmeal for breakfast. Add blueberries or raisins.
-Yogurt for breakfast and snacks during the day. Calcium is important if
you are trying to lose/maintain weight.

Sides
-Broccoli or asparagus. Steam or drizzle with a very little olive oil and
nuke for a few minutes. Broccoli is more economical than asparagus.
-Spinach salad. May garnish with a little feta cheese and/or nuts and/or
thin fruit (apple,pear) slices and a light dressing/vinaigrette.
-Black beans and rice
-Sauteed greens (spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, kale, mustard
greens etc) A little olive oil and garlic in the pan, add greens and stir
until wilted.
-Red beans and rice
-Lettuce salad. Can add peppers, radishes, endive, cucumber, spinach,
olives, tomatoes, other greens, nuts, etc.
-Whole grain breads.
-Small potatoes. Steam in covered pan. Remove water. Allow potatoes to dry
over heat. Add a little butter and shake pan to coat potatoes. Squeeze in
some lemon juice. Shake pan again. Eat.

Desserts
-Pound cake

Snacks
-Yogurt
-Almonds
-Fruit

Those are my suggestions. You didn't specify what type of healthy. I've
favored high-protein and lower carbs/lower-fat in this list as well as
considering cost. I am not a dietician.

-Matt

wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
> eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
> eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

If you brown up a large package of lean ground beef then divide it into
portion sizes and freeze, I have a few ideas.

An easy one is taco salad. Warm frozen pre-cooked lean ground in
microwave about 1 min. Top with salsa, shedded lettuce, chopped onions,
chopped tomatoes, olives, hot sauce, then a dab of low fat sour cream
and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. I can put one of these together
during a commercial break if I have chopped up veggies on hand.
Chopping doesn't take very long for one, likely about 5 min total. A
variation is to make soft tacos using all of the above ingredients.

Quiche freezes well so you could easily divide a whole quiche and freeze
in individual servings. What I do is cut the quiche, freeze in pan, and
when froze pop each piece into a bag and vacuum seal. I found the
following recipe that looks inexpensive, low fat and should freeze ok in
individual servings. I'd serve it with a tossed salad. It really isn't
a 15 min recipe for the first one but the next 7 servings should be well
under 15 min.

Ham & Potato Tortilla
3 lg unpeeled potatoes ~ 1 3/4 lb
2 tbsp butter
1 c thinly sliced red onion
1 c finely chopped lean ham
1 c finely chopped green pepper
8 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Slice potates very thinly. Put in saucepan and cover with salted water.
Bring to boil and cook until almost tender. Drain and rinse under cold
water. Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat butter in skillet over med. heat.
Add onion slices and cook, stirring often, for 5 min. Place hame and
green pepper in bowl. Add onions and stir. Arrange a third of potatoes
in circular pattern over the bottom of 9" quiche pan. Sprinkle with
some of the onion mixture. Continue layering, finishing with remaining
onion mix. Press down gently to compact. Wisk eggs with lemon juice,
salt and peper. Pour over top. Bake 40 - 50 min or until set in the
centre. Cool 5 min before serving.
Makes 8 servings.

--
Think beyond your assumptions.

wrote:

> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
> eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
> eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

If you brown up a large package of lean ground beef then divide it into
portion sizes and freeze, I have a few ideas.

An easy one is taco salad. Warm frozen pre-cooked lean ground in
microwave about 1 min. Top with salsa, shedded lettuce, chopped onions,
chopped tomatoes, olives, hot sauce, then a dab of low fat sour cream
and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. I can put one of these together
during a commercial break if I have chopped up veggies on hand.
Chopping doesn't take very long for one, likely about 5 min total. A
variation is to make soft tacos using all of the above ingredients.

Quiche freezes well so you could easily divide a whole quiche and freeze
in individual servings. What I do is cut the quiche, freeze in pan, and
when froze pop each piece into a bag and vacuum seal. I found the
following recipe that looks inexpensive, low fat and should freeze ok in
individual servings. I'd serve it with a tossed salad. It really isn't
a 15 min recipe for the first one but the next 7 servings should be well
under 15 min.

Ham & Potato Tortilla
3 lg unpeeled potatoes ~ 1 3/4 lb
2 tbsp butter
1 c thinly sliced red onion
1 c finely chopped lean ham
1 c finely chopped green pepper
8 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Slice potates very thinly. Put in saucepan and cover with salted water.
Bring to boil and cook until almost tender. Drain and rinse under cold
water. Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat butter in skillet over med. heat.
Add onion slices and cook, stirring often, for 5 min. Place hame and
green pepper in bowl. Add onions and stir. Arrange a third of potatoes
in circular pattern over the bottom of 9" quiche pan. Sprinkle with
some of the onion mixture. Continue layering, finishing with remaining
onion mix. Press down gently to compact. Wisk eggs with lemon juice,
salt and peper. Pour over top. Bake 40 - 50 min or until set in the
centre. Cool 5 min before serving.
Makes 8 servings.

--
Think beyond your assumptions.

wrote:
> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better."
> (Meaning, healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as
> possible, and am looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15
> minutes. Although I love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's
> just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all
> gettiing very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then
> freeze individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and
> would like something different.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I
> don't eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for
> mushrooms or eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

It's hard to cook for one, even with years of practice. I make soups,
stews, lasagna - things I can freeze and re-heat later in single serve
portions.

Aren't you the gent who had the cube steaks? Here's an idea. Make some of
the swiss steak Sheldon (Penmart01) recommended and freeze some with the
gravy. You can skip the mushrooms suggested by another poster - I don't add
shrooms to my swiss steak. Now, make some rice - white or brown - I prefer
brown because of increased fiber but it's up to you - per the package
directions. Let it cool, then package the rice up in individual serving
sizes in freezer bags, too. It freezes perfectly well. You can do the same
with cooked egg noodles.

Some veggies are particularly good for freezing. Since you don't like egg
plant, you might look for broccoli. Good green, very fibrous and healthy.
In fact, just peruse the frozen foods vegetable section to get an idea of
what will freeze well. I don't have a large freezer (just the one on top of
my fridge) but I freeze as much as possible after cooking.

When you're ready to eat, place the swiss steak with gravy and rice or
noodles on a microwave safe plate and zap it for about 3 minutes. Voila!
Instant dinner.

You can do the same thing with grilled or broiled chicken breasts - I like
to marinade them in Italian salad dressing or just oil and balsamic vinegar
with garlic, a little onion, some basil or marjoram. Or sliced turkey
breast with some home-style dressing. I make my own cornbread to make
dressing (Southern gal, ya know) but you can buy Pepperidge Farm stuffing
cubes or cornbread crumbs and just follow the directions. This also freezes
well, but don't ask my brother about my stuffing. He'll lie and tell you my
mom hates it even though she says she's never tasted it

Good luck. Cooking for one can be a real pleasure and a challenge.

Jill

wrote:
> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better."
> (Meaning, healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as
> possible, and am looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15
> minutes. Although I love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's
> just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all
> gettiing very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then
> freeze individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and
> would like something different.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I
> don't eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for
> mushrooms or eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

It's hard to cook for one, even with years of practice. I make soups,
stews, lasagna - things I can freeze and re-heat later in single serve
portions.

Aren't you the gent who had the cube steaks? Here's an idea. Make some of
the swiss steak Sheldon (Penmart01) recommended and freeze some with the
gravy. You can skip the mushrooms suggested by another poster - I don't add
shrooms to my swiss steak. Now, make some rice - white or brown - I prefer
brown because of increased fiber but it's up to you - per the package
directions. Let it cool, then package the rice up in individual serving
sizes in freezer bags, too. It freezes perfectly well. You can do the same
with cooked egg noodles.

Some veggies are particularly good for freezing. Since you don't like egg
plant, you might look for broccoli. Good green, very fibrous and healthy.
In fact, just peruse the frozen foods vegetable section to get an idea of
what will freeze well. I don't have a large freezer (just the one on top of
my fridge) but I freeze as much as possible after cooking.

When you're ready to eat, place the swiss steak with gravy and rice or
noodles on a microwave safe plate and zap it for about 3 minutes. Voila!
Instant dinner.

You can do the same thing with grilled or broiled chicken breasts - I like
to marinade them in Italian salad dressing or just oil and balsamic vinegar
with garlic, a little onion, some basil or marjoram. Or sliced turkey
breast with some home-style dressing. I make my own cornbread to make
dressing (Southern gal, ya know) but you can buy Pepperidge Farm stuffing
cubes or cornbread crumbs and just follow the directions. This also freezes
well, but don't ask my brother about my stuffing. He'll lie and tell you my
mom hates it even though she says she's never tasted it

Good luck. Cooking for one can be a real pleasure and a challenge.

Jill

When you do your grocery shopping, buy a pound of carrots, a stalk of
celery, a pound of onions and a few other vegetables. Before you put
them away at home, get out the food processor or knife and cutting board
and clean, peel and chop everything appropriately. Store in plastic
containers such as tupperware. You'd be surprised how easy a single
serving of vegetable soup or stir-fry vegetables or black beans with
vegetables or quinoa salad is when you have everything pre-cut and ready
to go. Even those eggs for breakfast become transformed into something
healthier and more interesting when you can throw a handful of onions,
carrots and parsley. I keep carrots and onion on hand all the time and
have one cabbage family vegetable such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli
or kale around and also something orange such sweet potato or squash and
one more such as bell pepper or zucchini or fennel.

--Lia


wrote:
> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
> healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
> looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
> love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
> reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
> lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
> eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
> eggplant.
>
> Thanks!

On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:20:48 -0400, wrote:

>OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." (Meaning,
>healthier.) I want to use as little processed food as possible, and am
>looking for recipes that I can whip up in under 15 minutes. Although I
>love to cook, I don't like to fuss much if it's just for me.
>
>I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
>very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
>individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
>something different.
>
>Any suggestions? I'm on disability, so need to keep the expense
>reasonable as the food budget is quite limited; I'm also
>lactose-intolerant. Low-fat is preferable, but not essential. I don't
>eat pork unless it's bacon or sausage, and I dont care for mushrooms or
>eggplant.
>
Fifteen minutes is ok for pasta if you can sart the water heating
earlier.

If you start a sauce by sauteeing a chopped onion, it takes about 7
minutes before you add other things to the sauce. Another seven to
cook whatever else you put in and you are good to go.

Possibilities include putanesca, using olives, capers, garlic, and
tomato.

Garlic and anchovies in oil.

Thinly sliced salmon that will get cooked when you toss it in the
pasta.

Littleneck clams scrubbed and zapped to open added to a sauce made of
stuff already mentioned.

Guanciale (close enough to bacon?)

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Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"Religious wisdom is to wisdom as military music is to music."

Thanks everyone - I'll give them a try. I also stock up on chicken
breasts when they're on sale, so recipes or those are welcome.

BTW, I also have a George Foreman Grill - got a brand new one on eBay
for $4!

Jill wrote:

"Aren't you the gent who had the cube steaks?"

Well....no and yes. I have the cube steaks, but last I looked, I'm a
lady!

Lemme see.....

Yep....still a lady! ;o)

wrote:
> Jill wrote:
>
> "Aren't you the gent who had the cube steaks?"
>
> Well....no and yes. I have the cube steaks, but last I looked, I'm a
> lady!
>
> Lemme see.....
>
> Yep....still a lady! ;o)

Sorry! It's hard to tell with some nicknames around here! So, lady, good
luck with your cooking for one and if you need any more help, give me a
yell!

Also a lady...
Jill

"Sorry! It's hard to tell with some nicknames around here! So, lady,
good luck with your cooking for one and if you need any more help, give
me a yell!
Also a lady...
Jill"

No problem. Didn't you say you're in TN?

"Sorry! It's hard to tell with some nicknames around here! So, lady,
good luck with your cooking for one and if you need any more help, give
me a yell!
Also a lady...
Jill"

No problem. Didn't you say you're in TN?

wrote:
> "Sorry! It's hard to tell with some nicknames around here! So, lady,
> good luck with your cooking for one and if you need any more help,
> give me a yell!
> Also a lady...
> Jill"
>
> No problem. Didn't you say you're in TN?

Yep... the west side not too far outside of Memphis.

Jill

"Yep... the west side not too far outside of Memphis.
Jill"

I'm at the opposite end. I moved here a year ago last week, and I love
it - the climate is moderate, the people friendly.
However, I've developed a Krystal addiction! I grew up with White
Castle in NY, and after not having one in over five years when I lived
in Hawaii, I was delighted to find something comparable - perhaps even
better, since Krystal offers corn pups! ) (Don't scoff - I NEVER
had one of them until I went to TX three years ago, so I gotta make up
for what I missed all my life...and good corn dogs are hard to come by!)

wrote:
> "Yep... the west side not too far outside of Memphis.
> Jill"
>
> I'm at the opposite end. I moved here a year ago last week, and I
> love it - the climate is moderate, the people friendly.
> However, I've developed a Krystal addiction! I grew up with White
> Castle in NY, and after not having one in over five years when I lived
> in Hawaii, I was delighted to find something comparable - perhaps even
> better, since Krystal offers corn pups! ) (Don't scoff - I NEVER
> had one of them until I went to TX three years ago, so I gotta make up
> for what I missed all my life...and good corn dogs are hard to come
> by!)

Who's scoffing? Krystal is the southern White Castle for sure. And I love
corn dogs!

And just wait until you taste TN barbeque. I'll be glad to give you a
recipe for dry ribs. You haven't dined until you've had some of these
babies. They also freeze well so cooking for one fits the bill. My long
lost love, John (oh, there's a story for you - we dated from 1979-1981 then
we lost touch with each other. We got back in touch last December and had a
reunion after all those years in Dallas in March, 2004. We've been seeing
each other (long distance) ever since. We are both now middle aged and much
the wiser.

Jill

wrote:
> "Yep... the west side not too far outside of Memphis.
> Jill"
>
> I'm at the opposite end. I moved here a year ago last week, and I
> love it - the climate is moderate, the people friendly.
> However, I've developed a Krystal addiction! I grew up with White
> Castle in NY, and after not having one in over five years when I lived
> in Hawaii, I was delighted to find something comparable - perhaps even
> better, since Krystal offers corn pups! ) (Don't scoff - I NEVER
> had one of them until I went to TX three years ago, so I gotta make up
> for what I missed all my life...and good corn dogs are hard to come
> by!)

Who's scoffing? Krystal is the southern White Castle for sure. And I love
corn dogs!

And just wait until you taste TN barbeque. I'll be glad to give you a
recipe for dry ribs. You haven't dined until you've had some of these
babies. They also freeze well so cooking for one fits the bill. My long
lost love, John (oh, there's a story for you - we dated from 1979-1981 then
we lost touch with each other. We got back in touch last December and had a
reunion after all those years in Dallas in March, 2004. We've been seeing
each other (long distance) ever since. We are both now middle aged and much
the wiser.

Jill

In article >, CJB >
wrote:

> I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more
> often myself!!
>
> -Claudia

Tht's what's always impressed me about my friend The Widow Geraldine and
my sister Marge. Both cook real food for just themselves. Gerri will
do meat and a vegetable regularly. She swears by her George Foreman
grill.
(Looking forward to meeting you, Claudia.)
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 10-22-04; Popovers!.
"Peace will come when the power of love overcomes the love of power."
-Jimi Hendrix, and Lt. Joe Corcoran, Retired; St. Paul PD, Homicide Divn.

previously in rfc, Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article >, CJB >
> wrote:
>
>> I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more
>> often myself!!
>>
>> -Claudia
>
> Tht's what's always impressed me about my friend The Widow Geraldine and
> my sister Marge. Both cook real food for just themselves. Gerri will
> do meat and a vegetable regularly. She swears by her George Foreman
> grill.
> (Looking forward to meeting you, Claudia.)


I'm looking forward to meeting you, too!

I bought George Foreman grills for my parents and for my inlaws a few years
back. I know my mom likes it and uses it once in a while (though she has
ruined food in it as well) but I'm not sure my mother in law ever got the
hang of it (or even took it out of the box, for that matter!)

-Claudia

Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
4:

> Melba's Jammin' > news:thisisbogus-
> :
>
>> In article >, CJB >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more
>>> often myself!!
>>>
>>> -Claudia
>>
>> Tht's what's always impressed me about my friend The Widow Geraldine
>> and my sister Marge. Both cook real food for just themselves. Gerri
>> will do meat and a vegetable regularly. She swears by her George
>> Foreman grill.
>> (Looking forward to meeting you, Claudia.)
>
> I'm cooking for one tonight. It's a Marie Callanders(sp) chicken pot
> pie.
>
> Michael <- lazy tonight
>

I used to keep several of these in the freezer for those lazy moments,
and I think they're pretty tasty. I haven't had one since I found out
that only one cup contains over 30 grams of fat, of which over 13 grams
is saturated. Bon appetit! :-)

http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/22526.html

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
4:

> Melba's Jammin' > news:thisisbogus-
> :
>
>> In article >, CJB >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I think it's easy to cook for one. I wonder why I don't do it more
>>> often myself!!
>>>
>>> -Claudia
>>
>> Tht's what's always impressed me about my friend The Widow Geraldine
>> and my sister Marge. Both cook real food for just themselves. Gerri
>> will do meat and a vegetable regularly. She swears by her George
>> Foreman grill.
>> (Looking forward to meeting you, Claudia.)
>
> I'm cooking for one tonight. It's a Marie Callanders(sp) chicken pot
> pie.
>
> Michael <- lazy tonight
>

I used to keep several of these in the freezer for those lazy moments,
and I think they're pretty tasty. I haven't had one since I found out
that only one cup contains over 30 grams of fat, of which over 13 grams
is saturated. Bon appetit! :-)

http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/22526.html

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:38:40 -0400, wrote:

>Jill wrote:
>
>"Aren't you the gent who had the cube steaks?"
>
>Well....no and yes. I have the cube steaks, but last I looked, I'm a
>lady!
>
>Lemme see.....
>
>Yep....still a lady! ;o)
>
you are right to check the groinal area for growths.

your pal,
blake