Macaroni and Tomatoes

I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling that great is sometimes a problem.

Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can be used.

My last endeavor:

Four cups of lightly salted water
Two cups of elbow macaroni
1/2 can of diced tomatoes
Heavy cream
Salted butter
Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Medium cheddar cheese (optional)

Method:

Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so. Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs of butter.
Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and adjust spicing as is necessary.

Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.

"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling
> that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can
> be used.
>
> My last endeavor:
>
> Four cups of lightly salted water
> Two cups of elbow macaroni
> 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
> Heavy cream
> Salted butter
> Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
> Salt and ground black pepper to taste
> Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> Method:
>
> Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so.
> Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
> Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs
> of butter.
> Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and
> heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and
> adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.

I am very sorry to hear of your health problems, Roy and I am very pleased
you are finding foods you enjoy

All good wishes the the chemo has the desired effect!


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"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling
> that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can
> be used.
>
> My last endeavor:
>
> Four cups of lightly salted water
> Two cups of elbow macaroni
> 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
> Heavy cream
> Salted butter
> Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
> Salt and ground black pepper to taste
> Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> Method:
>
> Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so.
> Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
> Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs
> of butter.
> Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and
> heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and
> adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.

My mom made Spaghetti Red.

Cooked macaroni mixed with cooked and crumbled ground beef, tomato sauce and
chili powder. No cheese. Baked in the oven at home. Done on the burner
when camping.

At work, we had Johnny Rozzetti. But I have seen similar called Johnny
Ronzoni like the pasta.

Similar but no chili powder and canned tomatoes as opposed to sauce. And
corn kernels added. Topped with cheddar.

On Thursday, May 1, 2014 2:10:29 PM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> "Roy" >

<trimmed>

> I am very sorry to hear of your health problems, Roy and I am very pleased
>
> you are finding foods you enjoy
>
>
> All good wishes the the chemo has the desired effect!
>
Thanks Ophelia, you're very kind.
===

On Thursday, May 1, 2014 3:28:18 PM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Roy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> >
>
> > I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling
>
> > that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> >
>
> > Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can
>
> > be used.
>
> >
>
> > My last endeavor:
>
> >
>
> > Four cups of lightly salted water
>
> > Two cups of elbow macaroni
>
> > 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
>
> > Heavy cream
>
> > Salted butter
>
> > Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
>
> > Salt and ground black pepper to taste
>
> > Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> >
>
> > Method:
>
> >
>
> > Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so.
>
> > Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
>
> > Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs
>
> > of butter.
>
> > Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and
>
> > heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and
>
> > adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> >
>
> > Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.
>
>
>
> My mom made Spaghetti Red.
>
>
>
> Cooked macaroni mixed with cooked and crumbled ground beef, tomato sauce and
>
> chili powder. No cheese. Baked in the oven at home. Done on the burner
>
> when camping.
>
>
>
> At work, we had Johnny Rozzetti. But I have seen similar called Johnny
>
> Ronzoni like the pasta.
>
>
>
> Similar but no chili powder and canned tomatoes as opposed to sauce. And
>
> corn kernels added. Topped with cheddar.

Thanks Julie...only 63 more treatment days...the summer will be half over and I'll have time to catch up on my gourmet delights.
===

"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> On Thursday, May 1, 2014 2:10:29 PM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Roy" >
>
> <trimmed>
>
>> I am very sorry to hear of your health problems, Roy and I am very
>> pleased
>>
>> you are finding foods you enjoy
>>
>>
>> All good wishes the the chemo has the desired effect!
>>
> Thanks Ophelia, you're very kind.

Keep us up to date with how you are please?

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"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> On Thursday, May 1, 2014 3:28:18 PM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "Roy" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > Macaroni and Tomatoes
>>
>> >
>>
>> > I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not
>> > feeling
>>
>> > that great is sometimes a problem.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices
>> > can
>>
>> > be used.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > My last endeavor:
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Four cups of lightly salted water
>>
>> > Two cups of elbow macaroni
>>
>> > 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
>>
>> > Heavy cream
>>
>> > Salted butter
>>
>> > Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
>>
>> > Salt and ground black pepper to taste
>>
>> > Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Method:
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or
>> > so.
>>
>> > Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
>>
>> > Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good
>> > daubs
>>
>> > of butter.
>>
>> > Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner
>> > and
>>
>> > heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often
>> > and
>>
>> > adjust spicing as is necessary.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.
>>
>>
>>
>> My mom made Spaghetti Red.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cooked macaroni mixed with cooked and crumbled ground beef, tomato sauce
>> and
>>
>> chili powder. No cheese. Baked in the oven at home. Done on the burner
>>
>> when camping.
>>
>>
>>
>> At work, we had Johnny Rozzetti. But I have seen similar called Johnny
>>
>> Ronzoni like the pasta.
>>
>>
>>
>> Similar but no chili powder and canned tomatoes as opposed to sauce. And
>>
>> corn kernels added. Topped with cheddar.
>
> Thanks Julie...only 63 more treatment days...the summer will be half over
> and I'll have time to catch up on my gourmet delights.
> ===

Hope you feel better soon!

On 5/1/2014 3:04 PM, Roy wrote:
> Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling that
? great is sometimes a problem.
>
> Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can be used.

Recipe sounds good, like comfort food.

My thoughts are with you for this chemo to go by quickly and do its job.

nancy

On 5/1/2014 3:04 PM, Roy wrote:
> Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can be used.
>
> My last endeavor:
>
> Four cups of lightly salted water
> Two cups of elbow macaroni
> 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
> Heavy cream
> Salted butter
> Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
> Salt and ground black pepper to taste
> Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> Method:
>
> Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so. Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
> Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs of butter.
> Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.
>
Roy, I'm very glad you replicated a childhood comfort food I'm sorry
to hear about your needing chemo. I understand it can be a bit of an
appetite depressant. Good for you for cooking something like this that
you enjoy. I wish you the best.

Jill

On 5/1/2014 3:04 PM, Roy wrote:
> Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can be used.
>
> My last endeavor:
>
> Four cups of lightly salted water
> Two cups of elbow macaroni
> 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
> Heavy cream
> Salted butter
> Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
> Salt and ground black pepper to taste
> Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> Method:
>
> Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so. Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
> Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs of butter.
> Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.
>
I hope you beat your cancer Roy. Your recipe could just help someone
else who is having trouble eating after chemo.


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Cheryl

On Thursday, May 1, 2014 5:36:03 PM UTC-6, jmcquown wrote:
> On 5/1/2014 3:04 PM, Roy wrote:
>
> > Macaroni and Tomatoes
>
> >
>
> > I am on chemotherapy and finding something tasty when you're not feeling that great is sometimes a problem.
>
> >
>
> > Macaroni and tomatoes can be a versatile solution as different spices can be used.
>
> >
>
> > My last endeavor:
>
> >
>
> > Four cups of lightly salted water
>
> > Two cups of elbow macaroni
>
> > 1/2 can of diced tomatoes
>
> > Heavy cream
>
> > Salted butter
>
> > Poultry seasoning or (oregano powder, seasoned salt, or whatever)
>
> > Salt and ground black pepper to taste
>
> > Medium cheddar cheese (optional)
>
> >
>
> > Method:
>
> >
>
> > Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 12 minute or so. Add a bit of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking...stir often.
>
> > Drain and add a couple of tablespoons of cream and a couple of good daubs of butter.
>
> > Add diced tomatoes and spices. Add cheese if desired. Return to burner and heat to near boiling while stirring and blending the mix. Taste often and adjust spicing as is necessary.
>
> >
>
> > Love it...just like Mother used to make when we were kids.
>
> >
>
> Roy, I'm very glad you replicated a childhood comfort food I'm sorry
>
> to hear about your needing chemo. I understand it can be a bit of an
>
> appetite depressant. Good for you for cooking something like this that
>
> you enjoy. I wish you the best.
>
>
> Jill

Thanks Jill for your best wishes and to all who have responded to my posting...I would like to respond individually to ALL but I don't want to clutter up the forum too much.

Nice of you to respond...and now OUR summer is finally here and the grass is green for a change. Seemed to take forever.

===

A speedy and uneventful (sick and vomiting) recovery is wished for you!!

Roy,

Eat whatever you like. It's important to get nutrition. I wound up
having to get fed through my porta cath for 6 weeks because I didn't eat.

Hang in there! That chemo is poison, but it WILL kill the cancer.

--
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Way-the-heck-south Texas
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Roy wrote:
>
>and now OUR summer is finally here and the grass is green for a change. Seemed to take forever.

I hope you win.
I think raw veggies would be more healthful, and go for variety.
Perhaps you can grow some veggies of your own.... along with tomatoes
go for swiss chard, kale, parsley, cabbage, bell peppers, and don't
forget winter squash, all easy to grow. Where do you live?

On Friday, May 2, 2014 10:42:24 AM UTC-6, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Roy wrote:
>
> >
>
> >and now OUR summer is finally here and the grass is green for a change. Seemed to take forever.
>
>
>
> I hope you win.
>
> I think raw veggies would be more healthful, and go for variety.
>
> Perhaps you can grow some veggies of your own.... along with tomatoes
>
> go for swiss chard, kale, parsley, cabbage, bell peppers, and don't
>
> forget winter squash, all easy to grow. Where do you live?

I eat quite a bit of leafy vegetables, no problem there...mostly no appetite with chemo.

I live in Alberta, Canada...garden soil cold and frost not out yet. It has been a late cold spring. Will plant some garden third week in May if I'm up to it. Thanks for the reply.
===

On 5/2/2014 11:42 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Roy wrote:
>>
>> and now OUR summer is finally here and the grass is green for a change. Seemed to take forever.
>
> I hope you win.
> I think raw veggies would be more healthful, and go for variety.
> Perhaps you can grow some veggies of your own.... along with tomatoes
> go for swiss chard, kale, parsley, cabbage, bell peppers, and don't
> forget winter squash, all easy to grow. Where do you live?
>

The chemo and attendant drugs effect taste and appetite. Most patients
don't even want to look at food. If he finds something he likes, that's
great. It's healthier to eat something than not to eat at all. BTDT

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Way-the-heck-south Texas
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On Fri, 2 May 2014 10:26:09 -0700 (PDT), Roy >
wrote:

>On Friday, May 2, 2014 10:42:24 AM UTC-6, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> Roy wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> >and now OUR summer is finally here and the grass is green for a change. Seemed to take forever.
>>
>>
>>
>> I hope you win.
>>
>> I think raw veggies would be more healthful, and go for variety.
>>
>> Perhaps you can grow some veggies of your own.... along with tomatoes
>>
>> go for swiss chard, kale, parsley, cabbage, bell peppers, and don't
>>
>> forget winter squash, all easy to grow. Where do you live?
>
>I eat quite a bit of leafy vegetables, no problem there...mostly no appetite with chemo.
>
>I live in Alberta, Canada...garden soil cold and frost not out yet. It has been a late cold spring. Will plant some garden third week in May if I'm up to it. Thanks for the reply.

Here in upstate NY the weather has been the same, ground will be too
wet to work until the end of May, I hope. Oh, maybe the weather will
improve, just now saw the first wasp on my window.