I REALLY don't like to cook

Hi all - HELP!  I am not from the chefs!  I do not have any desire to cook anything -  I know that I have to start making somethings so that Ihave stuff around the house - however, I really need some advise on what to make that is easy and quick!  Liz - your recipes all sound AMAZING!  However, the amount of ingredients to a non-cooker like myslef is a little daunting.  

If anyone has any high protein, QUICK recipes, please share them with me!  I would really appreciate it!

Thanks everyone!

Steffi :)

What do you like to eat?

I like meat and chicken - however, they are not quick - I love cheeseteaks and pizza!  HAHAHAH!  They are quick and easy as I can order those - not doing that these days!  Everything I seem to think of that is quick and low sugar, is carb heavy!  UGH!!!!!

they have some good stuff on this website

http://www.bariatriceating.com/

Super easy way to fix chicken... in big batches...

Chicken breasts on the bone- leave skin on...

Place the breasts on a cookie sheet (I buy the family size), salt and pepper the chicken... brush on some olive oil.  Cook at 275 for an hour to hour and half ****il it is done).  By leaving the skin and bone on and cooking it low and slow it stays super moist.  Let it cool, then pull the skin off and pitch it, and then pull the meat off the bone.  Place the meat into different size bags... so for lunch use a ziploc snack bag, for dinner (aka family) use a bigger bag and then place all the different size bags into one large freezer bag.

I use this chicken for tacos, chicken salad, pizza, stews, etc.

 

Another super easy is this... dump and pour chili

1 to 2 pounds of 94% fat free hamburger meat

2 can of chili beans with sauce (the one I get is a white can -I think Hanover- 2 g of sugar)

2 can of fire roasted tomatoes from Hunts- use the one with onions to save a step

1 can of reduce fat beef broth (you can use 2 if you like it more soup like)

add the following to taste- garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder.  If you have an onion or peppers laying around dice and toss them into the mix.  Simmer for an hour.  This freezes well too.  I use this on baked potatoes, rice etc... for my family to help it stretch the chili... oh yeah... we add cheese to the top when it is done...

One of my easist things to do is make a big batch of chicken tenders for the week.  Get some boneless, skinless chicken breasts  and cut them into strips.  Put in a big bowl and drizzle olive oil then use your hands to mix until all are coated.  Place them on a baking sheet for the oven.  Now you have lots of options.  One of my favorites is to shake "Italian Seasoning" on them.  You can buy this in the spice section.  Or, use plain black pepper, or paprika.  You can also shake breadcrumbs on them and them sprinkle grated parmasean cheese on too.  Cook them at 200 until completely cooked (clear juices/no pink).  I put hem in a baggy in the fridge and pull them out as I need for the day.   I usually have one or two for breakfast.

I have a bunch of lazy recipes that I love.  I do like to cook, but between work and then working out, etc, who has time? 

Two of the easiest and laziest recipes I have use chicken thighs -- I buy either the Perdue boneless skinless thighs or the ones from Whole Foods because I still can't tolerate chicken breast very well.  I don't really like the chicken thighs on the bone, and I think the skin is gross.  Anyway, here's the recipe:

Take one pack of boneless skinless thighs (there are 5 in each).  Put them in a pot with a can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs.  Stir it so that the tomatoes and herbs are covering the chicken thighs.  Put the lid on and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes.  And then you're done!  You can also use marinara sauce instead of the diced tomatoes.  You can make lots of varieties -- sometimes I'll use plain diced tomatoes and add capers when I simmer it, and then a little feta when I serve it.  I make steamed zucchini as a side dish and I love it.

The other recipe is similar -- again, start with the chicken thighs in a pot, cover them with BBQ sauce, and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes.  I usually eat that with green beans on the side.

I also like to make a big batch of chili (my recipe is super super easy), and then I'll portion it out and freeze it for later. 

I check the Sticking to the Basics thread every day for recipe ideas.  Good luck! 

Lesley

Y UMMO Lesley!! I'm trying the 1st one!!!!! 

Steffi--I agree with you.  I am not a chef.  I am experimenting and learning, though.

I hope you like it!  I call the first one my Lazy Woman's Chicken Cacciatore!  I've served it to guests with a side of Dreamfield's pasta, and they've loved it.

do you have a crock pot?? I'll come up with some super easy recipes for you!

Eggface also has some

http://www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com