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Post by Linda on Feb 21, 2019 0:16:27 GMT
I do not have a stove/oven at the moment. I do have two crockpots, a George Foreman type grill, an electric roaster, a microwave, and a waffle maker.
Cooking for three - two diabetic (low-carb) and one super picky 12 y/o who likes nothing. We eat meatless at least twice a week.
Nearly two months into having no stove/oven and my limited repetoire is getting boring. I need some new ideas.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Feb 21, 2019 1:35:55 GMT
Club sandwiches?
Toast bread, cheese, lunchmeat, lettuce, tomato, pickles and microwave bacon slices. Serve with chips. I could eat that every night!
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Post by flanz on Feb 21, 2019 1:37:36 GMT
What are the foods you're tired of right now? And are you avoiding beans and grains completely?
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Post by mom on Feb 21, 2019 1:40:31 GMT
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Post by ntsf on Feb 21, 2019 1:42:47 GMT
raw broccoli, frozen peas, cilantro, fresh lime and an asian peanut sauce.. add in rotisserie shredded chicken.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Feb 21, 2019 1:53:35 GMT
I really like this crockpot chicken taco chili. Not sure if it counts as low carb or not. But you could just leave out the beans and corn (or cut way back). I serve this over baked potatoes, but you could eat it as is. (I was about to say it might be good as nacho topping, but I'm guessing the tortilla chips are out.) Maybe you'd like to look into getting a single burner, like this. (I linked this one because it's by Cuisinart, which is a name I've heard of at least. There were some cheaper options with names I've never heard of, but maybe if you don't need it for long, it doesn't matter if it doesn't last long.) |
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Post by Linda on Feb 21, 2019 2:58:38 GMT
What are the foods you're tired of right now? And are you avoiding beans and grains completely? not avoiding beans and grains completely - just limiting portions I got lazy when I thought this was going to be short-term so we've not been doing too great on eating veggies and limiting carbs - we've had quite a few nights of baked pototoes; grilled cheese or tuna melts; bread and cheese; hamburgers; hot dogs..... and I'm more than ready for actual food with protein and veggies. |
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Post by Linda on Feb 21, 2019 2:59:47 GMT
Thank you all for the ideas. Eddie-n-Harley - that's a good idea about looking into a single burner - I miss the stove top much more than the oven. |
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Post by ajsweetpea on Feb 21, 2019 3:11:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 7:47:07 GMT
If you get the single burner or even a double burner hotplate, a griddle and a toaster oven you would have lots more options.
Tacos, 7 layer dip, taco salad
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Post by Linda on Feb 21, 2019 12:59:44 GMT
thanks!
I don't have a ton of counter space in my kitchen - just a small island really - so I have to balance the convenience of more small appliances with the reality of where do I put them
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Post by Really Red on Feb 21, 2019 15:38:34 GMT
Chicken and waffles! I've never had it, but I really, really want it  I made this mac and cheese in my slow cooker once for my kids. I do NOT like pasta and I like Mac and Cheese even less. I couldn't get enough! It was wonderful. I have made lasagne in the crockpot before and it didn't LOOK like lasagne, but it tasted great. I don't remember the recipe. My favorite crockpot recipe is just putting everything I have leftover (chicken, veggies, etc) in the fridge and then pouring a box of chicken stock over it. Super easy and always good. |
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Post by lucyg on Feb 22, 2019 0:16:20 GMT
You can make soup in the slow cooker.
I’m going to assume that neither of your slow cookers is a Ninja pot. If you wanted to pop $100+ for one, it also works for baking, steaming, and stovetop-style cooking. Maybe one more thing but I can’t think what. I can brown meats in it and then turn it to slow-cook for a roast, stew, etc. I can take the meat out and make gravy in it. I can make soup from scratch.
I also use it in place of my electric skillet for pretty much anything that doesn’t require a large, flat surface, like pancakes or burgers. But any one-pot, throw-everything-together-and-cook-for-awhile kind of dish works great in there.
I can also boil eggs using the steamer basket.
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Post by ashley on Feb 22, 2019 0:19:58 GMT
I had to google what an electric roaster is, but from what I’ve seen it looks like you should be able to roast meat and veg in one? So that gives a lot of options, you could look for tray bake recipes and there’s lots of variety out there that should suit your needs since you can pretty much swap out proteins,veg and spices.
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Post by Linda on Feb 22, 2019 3:43:38 GMT
lucyg - is that like an instapot? Yeah - my slow cookers are just slow-cookers (one large oval, one smaller round) although I did use my divided oval insert tonight for the first time. I don't have a spare $100 for an appliance though -we're saving up to fix the electrical issue as it is. ashley - I've mostly used it to cook turkey or ham but yes, a traybake sounds like a good idea - adding to the menu
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Post by lucyg on Feb 22, 2019 4:15:52 GMT
Linda, no, it really looks and acts more like a slow cooker with additional skills. It’s not a pressure cooker. This one (at QVC) looks like it’s probably the latest version of what I have. There’s also one for around $89 with fewer bells and whistles, and a more upgraded one for $149. I figured you probably didn’t want to put money into something like that if you want to get your stove fixed or replaced, though! Good luck. I’m just waiting for my 20yo washer and dryer to blow up on me now. Can’t wait for that expense. 
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Post by Julie W on Feb 22, 2019 4:32:46 GMT
We make our favorite soup Tomatillo Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot now that we have one, but it is a slow cooker soup. We really enjoy this! Good luck! |
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