recipes please

[caspian_x]

I don't have to meet my homework group tonight and thus I am having some friends over to watch The Office. I haven't done any real cooking in ages. And I love cooking for my friends, especially new dishes that I haven't tried before (they don't mind being guinnea pigs

Comments

[thebruce0]

mac & cheese with cut up hot dogs

:P

j/k.
unless of course your friends like that... :)

[thunderclap8]

Option 1: Spaghetti-O Western.

Mix two cans of Spaghetti-Os and one can of black beans. Add as much chili powder as you like. Heat in a pan. Top with shredded cheese. Serve.

I love this to death, but have been told by many others that the concept is disgusting. YMMV.

Option 2: Tuna pot pie.

Mix two cans of tuna, one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, one 10oz package of frozen veggies in a bowl. Mix in one tbsp of assorted herb seasoning. Pour the mixture into a 2qt caserole dish. Cover top with pieces of refrigerated biscuits. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes.

These recipes courtesy of A Man, A Can, A Plan.
http://www.amazon.com/Man-Can-Plan-Great-Meals/dp/1579546072/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-5362356-2235600?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191511245&sr=8-2

[thebruce0]

A Man, A Can, A Plan; Alpanacanama!

[caspian_x]

I think I actually have that book. I'm looking for something that involves a bit more actual cooking from fresh food. I'm not opposed to chopping up herbs, making my own sauce, etc, as long as it's a relatively quick recipe that I won't spend 3 hours in prep. Thanks for the suggestions, though!

[clayfoot]

It's the Spagetti-Os. They're just not very good.

[stealth_cat]

Any ingredient requirements? Vegetarian? Allergies?

[caspian_x]

No requirements, but I'm not really in a fish or vegetarian mood tonight. I'm feeling like chicken or possibly beef.

I know, I'm not making this particularly easy.

[stealth_cat]

Check this out:

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/fall

If you click "All Fall Categories..." it gives you a builder so you can put in categories. Under 60 minutes, beef, main dish ...etc.

Might give you somewhere to build from.

[caspian_x]

Ooooh. That was very good. I think I will save that one for another time. See the edit I'm about to make in the entry.

[caspian_x]

For reference, do you cook the asparagus and if so, how?

[varin]

Here's one of my faves. It's sooo easy and tastes like authentic Italian food. The only thing that is a bit inconvenient is the stirring every five minutes. I've skimped on that and stirred it maybe every 15 or so

[caspian_x]

Interesting. I've never baked pasta before, but it sounds nice and easy if you need to get other things done whilst you are cooking.

Thanks!