I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood tonight.
Maybe tomorrow. What would you do with what I have on hand? No need to use
everything, but I'd love to use up some of the ham.

Thawed out some leftover ham that was sealed in foodsaver bag. About a
pound, big chunks
Egg noodles
spinach
ricotta cheese - about 8 oz
a few other frozen veggies - peas, broccoli, green beans, lima beans
a little half and half for my coffee, butter, plenty of dried herbs and
spices
an onion
scallions
a potato

- No milk, eggs or fresh herbs. No fresh veggies. Mostly anything that
has short shelf life is out of stock in this house right now. You know, the
more I think about it, other than the staples, I probably have more to eat
here than a lot of America right now. I sure can't say I don't have any
food in the house. Just nothing I can throw in a pan or the microwave to
cure the hunger.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:33:00 -0400, "Cheryl" >
wrote:

> I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood tonight.
> Maybe tomorrow. What would you do with what I have on hand? No need to use
> everything, but I'd love to use up some of the ham.
>
> Thawed out some leftover ham that was sealed in foodsaver bag. About a
> pound, big chunks
> Egg noodles
> spinach
> ricotta cheese - about 8 oz
> a few other frozen veggies - peas, broccoli, green beans, lima beans
> a little half and half for my coffee, butter, plenty of dried herbs and
> spices
> an onion
> scallions
> a potato
>
> - No milk, eggs or fresh herbs. No fresh veggies. Mostly anything that
> has short shelf life is out of stock in this house right now. You know, the
> more I think about it, other than the staples, I probably have more to eat
> here than a lot of America right now. I sure can't say I don't have any
> food in the house. Just nothing I can throw in a pan or the microwave to
> cure the hunger.

Your noodles, spinach, ricotta, onion/scallion and some seasoning will
make a kick ass pasta dish.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:33:00 -0400, "Cheryl" >
> wrote:
>
>> I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood
>> tonight.
>> Maybe tomorrow. What would you do with what I have on hand? No need to
>> use
>> everything, but I'd love to use up some of the ham.
>>
>> Thawed out some leftover ham that was sealed in foodsaver bag. About a
>> pound, big chunks
>> Egg noodles
>> spinach
>> ricotta cheese - about 8 oz
>> a few other frozen veggies - peas, broccoli, green beans, lima beans
>> a little half and half for my coffee, butter, plenty of dried herbs and
>> spices
>> an onion
>> scallions
>> a potato
>>
>> - No milk, eggs or fresh herbs. No fresh veggies. Mostly anything that
>> has short shelf life is out of stock in this house right now. You know,
>> the
>> more I think about it, other than the staples, I probably have more to
>> eat
>> here than a lot of America right now. I sure can't say I don't have any
>> food in the house. Just nothing I can throw in a pan or the microwave to
>> cure the hunger.
>
> Your noodles, spinach, ricotta, onion/scallion and some seasoning will
> make a kick ass pasta dish.

That's pretty much what I ended up doing but there's ham slivers in there.
I was too hungry to wait for you guys. lol

http://i52.tinypic.com/iyoe9f.jpg

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:40:10 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> Ham and veggie pie
> Ham, veggie, and noodle casserole

Too bad she doesn't have any eggs on hand.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

Cheryl wrote:
>
> I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood tonight.
> Maybe tomorrow. What would you do with what I have on hand? No need to use
> everything, but I'd love to use up some of the ham.
>
> Thawed out some leftover ham that was sealed in foodsaver bag. About a
> pound, big chunks
> Egg noodles
> spinach

Cook the noodles. While they are cooking, chop the ham and saute (in oil
or butter) with some onion/garlic. Wash the spinach, chop and throw in
with the ham. Season as desired (salt, pepper, nutmeg, red chile
flakes). Drain the noodles and top with the spinach/ham mix. Total time;
as long as it takes to bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the
pasta


> ricotta cheese - about 8 oz

Have that for breakfast with some tinned fruit.


> a few other frozen veggies - peas, broccoli, green beans, lima beans
> a little half and half for my coffee, butter, plenty of dried herbs and
> spices
> an onion
> scallions
> a potato
>
> - No milk, eggs or fresh herbs. No fresh veggies. Mostly anything that
> has short shelf life is out of stock in this house right now. You know, the
> more I think about it, other than the staples, I probably have more to eat
> here than a lot of America right now. I sure can't say I don't have any
> food in the house. Just nothing I can throw in a pan or the microwave to
> cure the hunger.

"Arri London" > wrote in message
...
>
> Cook the noodles. While they are cooking, chop the ham and saute (in oil
> or butter) with some onion/garlic. Wash the spinach, chop and throw in
> with the ham. Season as desired (salt, pepper, nutmeg, red chile
> flakes). Drain the noodles and top with the spinach/ham mix. Total time;
> as long as it takes to bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the
> pasta
>
Very similar to what I ended up doing. But I mixed the ricotta with a
little splash of half & half and the spinach with the KA. Added some
nutmeg, S&P. Folded into the cooked noodles and heated everything up. The
noodles were cooked a little underdone so I could allow for more cooking
time with the spinach and cheese sauce. I was a little hesitant to add the
ham to this mix but it was a really good flavor combination.
>

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:27:58 -0400, "Cheryl" >
wrote:

>"Arri London" > wrote in message
...
>>
>> Cook the noodles. While they are cooking, chop the ham and saute (in oil
>> or butter) with some onion/garlic. Wash the spinach, chop and throw in
>> with the ham. Season as desired (salt, pepper, nutmeg, red chile
>> flakes). Drain the noodles and top with the spinach/ham mix. Total time;
>> as long as it takes to bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the
>> pasta
>>
>Very similar to what I ended up doing. But I mixed the ricotta with a
>little splash of half & half and the spinach with the KA. Added some
>nutmeg, S&P. Folded into the cooked noodles and heated everything up. The
>noodles were cooked a little underdone so I could allow for more cooking
>time with the spinach and cheese sauce. I was a little hesitant to add the
>ham to this mix but it was a really good flavor combination.
>>
>
>
Sound like you came up with a tasty creative meal. That's what it's
all about.

koko
--

Food is our common ground, a universal experience
James Beard

www.kokoscornerblog.com
updated 09/25/10
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"koko" > wrote in message
...

> Sound like you came up with a tasty creative meal. That's what it's
> all about.

I did! I was really drawing a blank at what to cook. I hadn't eaten much
today other than some yogurt this morning, and there wasn't anything simple
to do. Turned out this was simple; I just had to allow time to thaw out the
ham.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:51:57 -0400, "Cheryl" >
wrote:

> That's pretty much what I ended up doing but there's ham slivers in there.
> I was too hungry to wait for you guys. lol
>
> http://i52.tinypic.com/iyoe9f.jpg
>
>
Good on you! That looks like it hit the spot.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:04:36 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> You don't really have to have eggs for either of these dishes.
> Although, my dad's mother used to make a "ham and egg pie" that
> everyone seemed to liked. Sliced cubes of ham and sliced hard boiled
> eggs were the dominant ingredients. The gravy was made from some ham
> broth by simmering some of the ham, along with a bit of flour and cream
> and seasonings.

I was thinking about carbonara... and if I made a pie, it would most
certainly be made with eggs in the filling.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:27:58 -0400, "Cheryl" >
wrote:

> I was a little hesitant to add the
> ham to this mix but it was a really good flavor combination.

Do *not* be afraid.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

"Cheryl" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood
>tonight.

Me too, and I'm never in the mood lately, I only go when I am running out
of catfood. He shouldn't suffer for my ennui and he can't drive.

"Giusi" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Cheryl" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>>I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood
>>tonight.
>
> Me too, and I'm never in the mood lately, I only go when I am running out
> of catfood. He shouldn't suffer for my ennui and he can't drive.

A lot of time that's my motivation to shop, too!

Cheryl wrote:
> "Giusi" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Cheryl" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>>> I am in severe need to get to the grocery store but not in the mood
>>> tonight.
>>
>> Me too, and I'm never in the mood lately, I only go when I am
>> running out of catfood. He shouldn't suffer for my ennui and he
>> can't drive.
>
> A lot of time that's my motivation to shop, too!

If it's just you and you don't feel like going out, there's always that
old can of yams. If you're out of cat food, you get your shoes on
and go shopping.

nancy

> If it's just you and you don't feel like going out, there's always that
> old can of yams.
>
> nancy

I don't even have pets and I think like you do. LOL.

N.

Nancy2 wrote:
>> If it's just you and you don't feel like going out, there's always
>> that old can of yams.
>>
>> nancy
>
> I don't even have pets and I think like you do. LOL.

(laugh) I have to say, it's the truth. There's always *something*
to eat.

nancy

On Sep 30, 10:01*am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> Nancy2 wrote:
> >> If it's just you and you don't feel like going out, there's always
> >> that old can of yams.
>
> >> nancy
>
> > I don't even have pets and I think like you do. *LOL.
>
> (laugh) *I have to say, it's the truth. *There's always *something*
> to eat. *
>
> nancy

My "go to" is a large chocolate shake, if nothing else appeals to
me. ;-)

N.