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great ideas. thanks. I've found a lot of Moms won't admit to cutting corners and fixing an "easy" quick meal when necessary. yet we all know they do it every time.
all I have to say is thank god for ragu.
forgot to mention that I'm home just a few days from pacemaker surgery and still a bit wobbly and not ready to tackle poor balance and grocery shopping in this heat. We are planning to go as soon as they open in the morning and hoping to get some fresh veggies and stock up on staples which I let get too low over the past month.
forgot to mention that I'm home just a few days from pacemaker surgery and still a bit wobbly and not ready to tackle poor balance and grocery shopping in this heat. We are planning to go as soon as they open in the morning and hoping to get some fresh veggies and stock up on staples which I let get too low over the past month.
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I had my primary standby tonight, scrambled eggs. I had them on top of white toast and added a dollop of mayo to the eggs at the end. The little bit of cold mayo stops the cooking so the eggs are just the way you want them and adds a special something to the taste. Start with about a Tbsp per four eggs; as you do it more you'll get just the right amount for you.
Money has been very tight recently, so the need for "simple and cheap" meals became very important... I've discovered that breakfast foods work best, i.e. omelets, french toast, pancakes, and scrambled eggs w/ toast. All you need to keep in the home are ingredients like bread, eggs, milk & cheese, and you're good to go for MANY meals! Another quick & easy recipe is fried matzo, which is a pretty standard Jewish brunch item:
1/2-1 box of matzo, crumbled into small pieces
Wet with hot water and drain
Add 2-4 eggs (depending on how much matzo you've used)
Mix together, add a little pepper and/or garlic powder & salt for flavor
Throw on a frying pan & stir/cook for about 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
P.S. I don't have children of my own, but do occasionally make dinner for my 4 1/2 year-old niece & 2 1/2 year-old nephew while babysitting... the standards for them are chicken nuggets, microwave pizza, cheese quesadillas, macaroni & cheese, etc. They usually just want yogurt (Go-Gurt) and ice cream, though!
Money has been very tight recently, so the need for "simple and cheap" meals became very important... I've discovered that breakfast foods work best, i.e. omelets, french toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs w/ toast, etc. All you need to keep in the home are ingredients like bread, eggs, milk & cheese, and you're good to go for MANY meals! Another quick & easy recipe is fried matzo, which is a pretty standard Jewish brunch item:
1/2-1 box of matzo, crumbled into small pieces
Wet with hot water and drain
Add 2-4 eggs (depending on how much matzo you've used)
Mix together, add a little pepper and/or garlic powder & salt for flavor
Throw on a frying pan & stir/cook for about 2-3 minutes until it looks like scrambled eggs.
Are matzoballs made from this as well? Do you have a recipe? Is there only one standard size matzo box? I like matzoball soup and I believe that taste would work with eggs so this could be a winner. It seems that there must be far more matzo than egg in the dish.
Would a regular supermarket in a big city carry matzo or do I need to go to a special store? I don't want to buy a large quantity on line until I've tried it.
great ideas. thanks. I've found a lot of Moms won't admit to cutting corners and fixing an "easy" quick meal when necessary. yet we all know they do it every time.
My sister (mother of my niece & nephew) is a VERY busy working mom... she works even more hours than her husband, often 50-60 + weekends during the football season, since she's an executive with the NFL. So she makes no excuses for fixing easy meals, as they literally wouldn't eat otherwise! Many families are in similar situations these days, so I don't think women are expected to make big/fancy meals nightly anymore. Not to mention, the dads are welcomed to cook too.
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all I have to say is thank god for ragu.
Yep, spaghetti is always a great option! I just made a big pot last night, which should last me 2-3 days... I prefer Newman's sauce, though, and add my own ingredients (ground turkey, garlic, onion, red wine, etc) on top. Yummy.
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forgot to mention that I'm home just a few days from pacemaker surgery and still a bit wobbly and not ready to tackle poor balance and grocery shopping in this heat. We are planning to go as soon as they open in the morning and hoping to get some fresh veggies and stock up on staples which I let get too low over the past month.
Are matzoballs made from this as well? Do you have a recipe?
Matzoballs (and matzoball soup) are MUCH more complicated, and rather difficult to put into a written recipe... it's one of those things your mother/grandmother teaches, and you learn just by watching & later perfecting the "art." I could try to put it into writing, but can't guarantee they'll turn out perfectly! Best to find a nice Jewish grandmother, and have her teach you instead.
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Is there only one standard size matzo box? I like matzoball soup and I believe that taste would work with eggs so this could be a winner. It seems that there must be far more matzo than egg in the dish.
Yes, the standard matzo box is pretty universal worldwide... I've never seen a variation, but beware of boxed "matzoball" mixtures. They're WAY too salty, and taste quite awful in my opinion. For matzoballs you actually want to use a plain matzomeal, as opposed to whole crackers or the pre-mixed stuff.
Eggs are used in matzoballs too, but with a slightly different ratio - it's a bit more matzo than egg for the fried matzo, and vice versa for the balls/soup. For the balls, you want them to be almost a meatball texture, although preferences do vary. Personally I like what they call "sinkers" as opposed to "floaters," meaning I like mine more solid to where they sink under the soup.
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Would a regular supermarket in a big city carry matzo or do I need to go to a special store? I don't want to buy a large quantity on line until I've tried it.
They should, especially if you're in the northeast or California... just look for the Kosher foods section, which is usually on the same aisle as other "ethnic" (Indian, Mexican, etc) foods. I would recommend the Streit's brand, in plain/unsalted flavor if you're planning to cook with it - and if you just want to munch on them like crackers, my favorite is the egg flavor. That brand should be available at any major supermarket, and the Yehuda brand is also fairly standard but a tad dry IMO.
Like others, Spaghetti and Sauce is a simple 'go to'.
However, another meal my husband and I enjoy when I'm low on Fresh Ingredients for whatever reason (or tired!) is:
-Baked Beans (I use Vegetarian)
-Italian Sausages (I use Vegetarian 'Tofurky' sausages)
-Frozen Vegetables (a mix of Potatoes, Carrots and Green Beans)
It's delicious and filling when you're in a pinch for fresh ingredients and just have to go to the Pantry / Fridge / Freezer!
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