for all you who think that cooking is hard and a pain and that you can't do it

[Whiskey Lizard]

quick..easy.. and if you;re a vegan or vegetarian leave the cheese out...
1 pkg lentils soaked and drained (overnight)
1 can diced tomatoes(dont drain all the way)
some onion.. garlic (to taste and finely chopped)
1 bell pepper,diced ( any color you like )
1/4 cup bread crumbs.
shredded cheese (optional )
place lentils in casserole dish.. mix in diced tomatoes , pepper,onion and garlic.. spread bread crumbs on top and cover with cheese.. bake at 350F for 1/2 hour......

Tomato Crowned Cod
1 pound cod fillets
2 bell peppers ( any color you like ) cut into rings
1 lemon
1 tomato ..sliced
spray pan with no stick spray..
lay fillets down.. cover with pepper rings.. tomato slices and lemon slices... squeeze lemon juice on top...bread crumbs add a nice taste... season with what ever herbs you like.. bake at 350F till fish is done...

Lizard

[Cardsfan12]

I got the book for christmas last year.I guess for a person thats doesnt know how to cook .Its a good book.I have been cooking since i was 17 and i thought it was a joke in a way.I would never make any of that crap.There is so many ways to make simple meals.Like this simple party dip.1 whole block of velveeta melted in a crockpot,1 can of Hormels beanless chili add to crocker and just brown a package of bob evans breakfeast sage sausage.Grind it up up if needed.Add that and heat on low.Watch what ur guest say.i promise u!

P.S: Anyone that needs cooking tips i am willing to help all i can.I know alot but i dont know it all.No chef does.

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I used to hate cooking for the simple fact that i couldnt do it or do it properly but i find when u just practise recipes u get better and thats what i did now i love cooking, it just takes time and passion i think the recipe books are really good cus they give u step by step instructions on how to make the best dishes and its helped me out a lot

[Jenna]

I was messing around trying to find something new and easy to put together in a hurry if company came over.

Pre-cooked ham cut into small pieces
pillsbury premade pie crust
1 box of scalloped potatoes
1 can of creamed corn
any seasonings you prefer
I used creole it has just about everything in it and has a little spice

lay the potatoes in the bottom of a non stick baking pan
pour the milk and cheese mixture over them add the ham and creamed corn
top with the pie crust and bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes
let it cool just a little so it thickens up

it actually came out good
everyone thought I slaved over the stove making it lolol

[Marius De Romanus]

I was messing around trying to find something new and easy to put together in a hurry if company came over.

Pre-cooked ham cut into small pieces
pillsbury premade pie crust
1 box of scalloped potatoes
1 can of creamed corn
any seasonings you prefer
I used creole it has just about everything in it and has a little spice

lay the potatoes in the bottom of a non stick baking pan
pour the milk and cheese mixture over them add the ham and creamed corn
top with the pie crust and bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes
let it cool just a little so it thickens up

it actually came out good
everyone thought I slaved over the stove making it lolol

You forgot the milk and cheese in original ingredients list.

[Jenna]

You forgot the milk and cheese in original ingredients list.

no the box of scalloped potatoes has the cheese mix and tells you how much milk to use

[Marius De Romanus]

no the box of scalloped potatoes has the cheese mix and tells you how much milk to use

Well you forgot to tell us that then, I'd have made my own potatoes so would have needed that info.

[Jenna]

Well you forgot to tell us that then, I'd have made my own potatoes so would have needed that info.

well Im sure you could use your own potatoes only you would have to slice them paper thin and then use shredded cheese instead
its just a method of cooking
you could make it any way you want.
its just quicker using premade or boxed stuff
when you're in a hurry and have unexpected company.

[pinksky]

We could still use the thread for tips without using the book. For example:


Cheat's sausage casserole.


2 can's of sliced carrots, 2 cans of new potatoes, 1 can tomato soup, 12 large or 24 small sausages.


Oven bake the sausages at 200C for 20 minutes, drain the carrots and potatoes and halve the potatoes, put in a saucepan with the soup and heat gently for 5 minutes, add the sausages and simmer for a further 3, then serve. Done.

tomatoe soup and potatoes??

[*KAVITA*]

-sits and writes the down the recipes-

I cant cook but this thread helps me to learn sumtin in the kitchen