Recipes for Singles
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mommar
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Recipes for Singles
OK football season is here and I'm not a fan,............so......... my mind turns to Christmas gifts
This year I have 5 of 6 of my children and my sisters children who I think need a cookbook........I'm going to put it together myself for them, but I need recipes...........recipes for singles as they are all college students and/or out living on their own, and none of them know how to cook.........we, my sister and I are forever getting phone calls on how to make........
Of course I'll include the basics for them, but I'd like some of your favorite recipes for singles............as usual, Thanks bunches, M 
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fluffernutterelly sandwiches included..........mmmmmmmmmmm jello shots, maybe in 2 of my kids books.........not my sisters kids booksbuffettbride wrote:Do any of them have any food allergies or intolerances? Always gotta ask...![]()
That said, Peanut Butter and Fluffon rice cakes is yummmmmmy and super easy.
Ya gonna put a jello shot recipe in there??
mommar wrote:fluffernutterelly sandwiches included..........mmmmmmmmmmm jello shots, maybe in 2 of my kids books.........not my sisters kids booksbuffettbride wrote:Do any of them have any food allergies or intolerances? Always gotta ask...![]()
That said, Peanut Butter and Fluffon rice cakes is yummmmmmy and super easy.
Ya gonna put a jello shot recipe in there??![]()
and I will get to you
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Take your time.............I've got til about December 15th ishragtopW wrote:mommar wrote:fluffernutterelly sandwiches included..........mmmmmmmmmmm jello shots, maybe in 2 of my kids books.........not my sisters kids booksbuffettbride wrote:Do any of them have any food allergies or intolerances? Always gotta ask...![]()
That said, Peanut Butter and Fluffon rice cakes is yummmmmmy and super easy.
Ya gonna put a jello shot recipe in there??![]()
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Mo let me take a minute
and I will get to you
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I want mostly quick/easy stuff...........I had one call me the other day, "how do you make hamburgers?"STL PARROTHEAD wrote:Great idea Mo!!!
I will think about what I have...... I have been working on writing a cookbook for our kids...(we have 6) and they are always calling asking how to make stuff..... that's what gave me the idea!!
you want comfort foods or what...?????
I had tried to teach mine how to cook, but that didn't last long, with homework, sports practices, work, they/we just didn't make the time, it was always easier for me to cook, or in my sister's case..order out
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k.... I'll see what I can send ya..... that's pretty much what mine is all about too....... and the 6..... they are between us too.......not all from myself!!! ( and my uterus thanx me for that!!!)mommar wrote:I want mostly quick/easy stuff...........I had one call me the other day, "how do you make hamburgers?"STL PARROTHEAD wrote:Great idea Mo!!!
I will think about what I have...... I have been working on writing a cookbook for our kids...(we have 6) and they are always calling asking how to make stuff..... that's what gave me the idea!!
you want comfort foods or what...?????![]()
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I'm putting in stuff that singles can do for themselves,not dinner party meals, basic cooking, like blt's, baked potatoes, steak, spaghetti and sauce, simple things, that can get them thru. I'm saving the more complicated meals and deserts for when they are older and know that there is more to life than hamburgers, mac and cheese, and soup, salad, and sandwiches
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I had tried to teach mine how to cook, but that didn't last long, with homework, sports practices, work, they/we just didn't make the time, it was always easier for me to cook, or in my sister's case..order out![]()
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on the 6 of yours.........we've got 6 between us


mommar wrote:Take your time.............I've got til about December 15th ishragtopW wrote:mommar wrote:fluffernutterelly sandwiches included..........mmmmmmmmmmm jello shots, maybe in 2 of my kids books.........not my sisters kids booksbuffettbride wrote:Do any of them have any food allergies or intolerances? Always gotta ask...![]()
That said, Peanut Butter and Fluffon rice cakes is yummmmmmy and super easy.
Ya gonna put a jello shot recipe in there??![]()
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Mo let me take a minute
and I will get to you![]()
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A I will eat leftovers
B. I don't measure things..
OK a few "tips"
Keep some things on hand
sliced olives
Mushrooms
Ragu (or whatever brand you like, I use the Walmart brand)
Rice a Roni (or store brand)
Hambuger helper (or store brand)
onions
jars of Salsa
sour cream
mushroom soup
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Beer (for the chef)
Rice a roni is cool add meat.. (hamburger or Chicken)
and dinner is served..
also great mix ins..
Chop up some onions or bell peppers or add
add mushrooms (fresh or canned)
sour cream
try the spanish rice and add sour cream, and/or Salsa
buy some grated cheese and melt on top.
add a can or some frozen corn
those tips also work for Hamburger helper..
use the Oriental rice a roni and add chicken (cooked) and pour sweet and sour
sauce over (add pineapple too)
I will work on some other stuff.
Keep some things on hand
sliced olives
Mushrooms
Ragu (or whatever brand you like, I use the Walmart brand)
Rice a Roni (or store brand)
Hambuger helper (or store brand)
onions
jars of Salsa
sour cream
mushroom soup
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Beer (for the chef)
Rice a roni is cool add meat.. (hamburger or Chicken)
and dinner is served..
also great mix ins..
Chop up some onions or bell peppers or add
add mushrooms (fresh or canned)
sour cream
try the spanish rice and add sour cream, and/or Salsa
buy some grated cheese and melt on top.
add a can or some frozen corn
those tips also work for Hamburger helper..
use the Oriental rice a roni and add chicken (cooked) and pour sweet and sour
sauce over (add pineapple too)
I will work on some other stuff.
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mommar,
I have two neices that are a little challenged when it comes to navigating there way around the kitchen but intelligent when it comes to school or work, well I had them look into allrecipes.com and they love it. Free membership- 40,000 recipes, recipe box, clipboard, shopping list, etc.
Its a very good tool and the price is right.
I have two neices that are a little challenged when it comes to navigating there way around the kitchen but intelligent when it comes to school or work, well I had them look into allrecipes.com and they love it. Free membership- 40,000 recipes, recipe box, clipboard, shopping list, etc.
Its a very good tool and the price is right.
"Waynes' Cheating Cheesecake"
One prepared Graham Cracker crust.
One 8oz tub/brick of Philly Cream Cheese
one box "no bake Cheesecake mix"
whipped cream
leave Cream Cheese out to soften
follow directions on box for mix
add Cream Cheese
pour in prepared crust and allow to set..
top with whipped cream and eat..
you can also top with
1 can pie cherries
fresh straw berries or one 8oz pack of frozen
if you freexe the cheesecake
the smuckers hard shell topping for icecream is great..
keep the pack of graham cracker crust mix
I have another easy dessert..
One prepared Graham Cracker crust.
One 8oz tub/brick of Philly Cream Cheese
one box "no bake Cheesecake mix"
whipped cream
leave Cream Cheese out to soften
follow directions on box for mix
add Cream Cheese
pour in prepared crust and allow to set..
top with whipped cream and eat..
you can also top with
1 can pie cherries
fresh straw berries or one 8oz pack of frozen
if you freexe the cheesecake
the smuckers hard shell topping for icecream is great..
keep the pack of graham cracker crust mix
I have another easy dessert..
OK a "lost" one.. I haven't made this one since I divorced..
no real reason why but as I am eating a late dinner
I remembered just how much I liked it..
Follow directions for Manwich (sloppy Joe)
1 can green beans.
2-3 cups mashed potatoes.
layer..
meat mix.
Green Beans
Potatoes
mix ins.. cheese, mushrooms,olives.. go crazy!!!
no real reason why but as I am eating a late dinner
I remembered just how much I liked it..
Follow directions for Manwich (sloppy Joe)
1 can green beans.
2-3 cups mashed potatoes.
layer..
meat mix.
Green Beans
Potatoes
mix ins.. cheese, mushrooms,olives.. go crazy!!!
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Take out the green beans and mushrooms and it sound good.ragtopW wrote:OK a "lost" one.. I haven't made this one since I divorced..
no real reason why but as I am eating a late dinner
I remembered just how much I liked it..
Follow directions for Manwich (sloppy Joe)
1 can green beans.
2-3 cups mashed potatoes.
layer..
meat mix.
Green Beans
Potatoes
mix ins.. cheese, mushrooms,olives.. go crazy!!!

well really it is a Sheperds pie..SMLCHNG wrote:Take out the green beans and mushrooms and it sound good.ragtopW wrote:OK a "lost" one.. I haven't made this one since I divorced..
no real reason why but as I am eating a late dinner
I remembered just how much I liked it..
Follow directions for Manwich (sloppy Joe)
1 can green beans.
2-3 cups mashed potatoes.
layer..
meat mix.
Green Beans
Potatoes
mix ins.. cheese, mushrooms,olives.. go crazy!!!
Corn will work.. and..
Mix ins are just that.. cooks choice..
sometimes this sometimes that..


