These recipes are tried & tested by bachelors, see the link:
Tuna Melts:
- 1 Cans of Tuna
- 2 Whole Wheat Buns
- 1/2 Cup Mayo (adjust to what you like)
- 1/2 Cup diced onion
- 1/2 Cup peppers
- 4 Slices of preferred cheese
- Tablespoon of favorite seasoning (hot sauce, bbq sauce, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
1. Mix tuna, mayo, onions, peppers, seasonings and salt and pepper in large bowl.
2. Cut buns in half, place on sheet pan.
3. Scoop mixture onto buns.
4. Top with cheese slices.
5. Put under broiler until cheese melts.
Carbonara
-1 egg yolk per person
-smoked bacon or panchetta diced
-a herb of your choice! (basil, thyme or rosemary)
-large handful of parmesan per person
-half a small pot of double cream
-salt/pepper
-any kind of pasta
-half an onion diced per person (optional)
-garlic (however much you like) finely chopped
1. brown the bacon/panchetta, then add the onions, garlic, herbs (if you use basil don't add until the end) cook slowly until soft.
2. meanwhile add the cream and egg to a bowl, mix together, then mix in the parmesan and season.
3. cook the pasta until however you like it.
4. add the pasta to the bacon/onions/herbs/garlic, with a small amount of the cooking water. (this being done off the heat)
5. chuck in the cream mixture and stir, working as quickly as possible, then EAT!
Chili is an easy thing to make
Buy about a pound of ground beef
big can of goya beans (preferably pink beans)
Chili powder, salt, mexican/latin spices to taste
One can of crushed tomatoes (28oz can - Cento makes a good one)
one can of hunts tomato sauce (8 oz can)
One onion
Couple freshly diced/crushed cloves of garlic
Cook your onion and right before they're done, add the garlic. Garlic only needs to cook for like...a minute
Remove garlic and onion from pan
Cook your ground beef till its almost done, then start adding your seasoning (to taste) and garlic and onion bck to pan
Once you've got that flavor to the spce you like, add your beans, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce
Let that all simmer for 20-30 minutes then you season again to your liking.
Remember, salt will bring out the flavor of everything. Goes great served over white rice and with a glass of milk.
Pork Chops and Rice.
-Cook some pork chops. Broiled or BBQ'ed works best.
-Make some Cream of Mushroom soup (ie 1 can of campbell's soup mix, 1 can of milk). Mix in 2 cups of rice. Throw it in a casserole.
-Cut up the pork chops, throw them into the casserol.
-Mix.
-If parts of it got cold or luke warm, bake it a little.
Meatballs and mashed potatoes.
Boil 'em, mash em, stick 'em on a plate.
Fry the meatballs. If you don't have meatballs, make balls out of minced meat, whipped eggs, breadcrumbs and pepper. Then fry them.
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Some other ideas:
Grilled Cheese and Soup: All you need is a can of soup, loaf of bread and a bit of cheese. Great for sick or rainy days, this simple classic is both hearty and light on the wallet.
Burritos: Few things are cheaper than tortillas, beans, rice and cheese. Add salsa, chicken or beef and any other Mexican staple you can get your hands on.
Chicken Breasts and Veggies: Consider buying frozen chicken breasts in bulk-the savings are substantial. Whip up some canned or frozen veggies on the side, and you're set.
Spaghetti: Spaghetti and jarred pasta sauce are both cheap and easy to make. Add some hamburger for a heartier meal.
Cheeseburger Pie: Brown up some hamburger and stir in a bit of flour, tomato sauce, ketchup and mustard. Put in a casserole dish and top with sliced cheese and pre-made biscuit batter. Bake until the biscuits are done and voila: Cheeseburger pie! Try with different meats and sauces for a variety of new casseroles. Condensed cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup, egg noodles and chicken, for instance.
Stir-frys: Stir-frys are fantastic because, like Ramen, they can be as healthy and diverse as you'd like. Add a few of your favorite veggies to a skillet or wok and heat up. Add some cooked chicken or beef and pour over bottled sauce or make your own with soy sauce, chicken stock and corn starch. Heat until sauce thickens and serve over rice or noodles.
Deli Meat and Tuna: My bologna has a first name...and so does my pastrami, turkey and ham.
Lunch meat is versatile, as is canned tuna. Make a sandwich or throw on top of a salad. Couldn't be simpler-or cheaper.
Eggs: Eggs are affordable, delicious, and, in moderation, healthy. Make a breakfast burrito, stir up with some leftovers for a creative scramble or omelet, or fry up in a stir fry or fried rice. You can even stream into boiling chicken stock and add some scallions for a Chinese egg drop soup.
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Pan fried steak, tomato salad (that is, a sliced tomato with blue cheese dressing), corn on the cob
Baked potato with your favorite filling e.g. chicken, ground beef etc
Omlettes
Popcorn is a great snack food