tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3128025001321190074..comments2024-03-28T13:20:41.312-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: MEALS ON WHEELS FOR THE DEADLINE DESPERATEJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78462214873964176992012-05-14T17:18:17.563-04:002012-05-14T17:18:17.563-04:00Target has started carrying fresh food items. One ...Target has started carrying fresh food items. One of our favs is the various fresh stuffed chicken breasts which cook in 40 minutes and are a delicious no-brainer. We had the chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, swiss cheese, spinach and red pepper the other night. Yummy. I prepared a box of Zaterain's yellow rice according to the directions but added 1/2 bag of frozen peas at the beginning of the 20 minute cooking time. No fuss, no muss, good meal!<br />Diane Russom HarrisonHurting63038https://www.blogger.com/profile/15575051325988812744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30097701786759333142012-05-14T17:12:38.059-04:002012-05-14T17:12:38.059-04:00Target now carries fresh food items and they have ...Target now carries fresh food items and they have several fresh stuffed chicken items that are a no brainer to pop in the over. My current fav is stuffed with prosciutto, swiss cheese, spinach and red peppers. 40 minutes in the over while you simmer some Zatarain's yellow rice with 1/2 bag of frozen baby peas and you have one tasty meal.<br />Diane Russom HarrisonHurting63038https://www.blogger.com/profile/15575051325988812744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55295312484491975152012-05-14T07:08:27.856-04:002012-05-14T07:08:27.856-04:00Sorry you do not have a Trader Joe's . Their ...Sorry you do not have a Trader Joe's . Their frozen Paneer Tikka Masala with Spinach Basmati Rice is one of our favorites. The only Indian choice I didn't like was the Banghan Batha - which I love inthe restaurants. DeeGramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22401475655579690422012-05-13T17:20:31.338-04:002012-05-13T17:20:31.338-04:00Correction--chicken "or" shrimpCorrection--chicken "or" shrimpLinda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89746537725280561442012-05-13T17:18:18.309-04:002012-05-13T17:18:18.309-04:00Debs, try these.
Quick Quesadillas
Layer cooked...Debs, try these. <br /><br />Quick Quesadillas<br /><br />Layer cooked chicken of shrimp on one flour tortilla. Sprinkle cheese to cover thickly. Add chopped jalapeños from a jar or fresh, if you like. Cover with another tortilla.<br /><br />Spray a cast-iron placa or skillet bottom lightly with nonstick spray. Heat and set one side of quesadilla on hot surface. cook till edges bubble up slightly. Turn to other side and cook the same (won't take as long).<br /><br />Cut into triangles on plate and serve with salsa. Serve packaged salad with it or steamed vegetables.<br /><br />Easy Pozole. <br /><br />Into the slow cooker, put a big pork steak (it will become fork-tender). <br /><br />Add diced jalapeños from a jar (lots if you like or just the equivalent of one or two whole peppers if you don't), <br />1/4 cup fresh or frozen diced onion, <br />minced garlic (fresh or from a jar, again more if you really like it, less if you don't), <br />1 tsp. oregano, <br />1/2 tsp. cumin, <br />1-4 Tbsp. really fresh, strong chili powder, <br />1/2 cup salsa, <br />2 cans of hominy, drained (or frozen, if you can find it), <br />and 1-2 quarts of chicken broth (depending on size of your cooker). <br /><br />Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.<br /><br />Serve with chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and warmed corn tortillas.<br /><br />You'll have several delicious meals. It's even better heated up the next day.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27963343188932534212012-05-13T14:17:16.289-04:002012-05-13T14:17:16.289-04:00Okay, now I'm starving! Some good ideas for me...Okay, now I'm starving! Some good ideas for me since I have to watch what I eat. I'm not really sure about Wendy's two vegetables, though ;)lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49321529708152073252012-05-13T13:28:32.888-04:002012-05-13T13:28:32.888-04:00Really, there is nothing faster than a pan seared ...Really, there is nothing faster than a pan seared fish filet or easier than a baked potato and steamed veggies. Since it's the clean-up part that's time consuming I like this option, since there's not much to clean up afterward.<br /><br />When I'm really in need of cooking help I send someone to the deli at Whole Foods, or even our local Safeway. No kidding. Our Safeway has great prepared foods and fresh soups and salads.<br /><br />The men in my family don't like going to Whole Foods. They think it's un-guy like. I don't get that, but I'm not aiming at looking like whatever it is they are. I think it has more to to do with football and beer, but I can't quite pin it down.<br /><br />That brings me to yesterday. I asked Scout to get something from deli. Didn't care what. Just make sure it had veggies in it. He brought me a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a shake. "I went to the deli at Wendy's. Look there are potatoes and that barbecue sauce. Two veggies. And strawberries in the shake.Two veggies PLUS a fruit!"Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58937153675638071992012-05-13T13:27:56.001-04:002012-05-13T13:27:56.001-04:00One of my go-to meals when I'm writing, though...One of my go-to meals when I'm writing, though, is get a paper hot cup, spray the interior with non-stick, drop in an egg, stir it up, throw in some broccoli/rainbow slaw from a bag, stir that in and nuke it for about a minute twenty ( a minute w/o the slaw). <br /><br />If you want a sandwich, that little scrambled egg is the right shape for a custom "(Mc)Muffin."<br /><br />Another is oatmeal loaded with fruit and nuts. I get cut fruit from the store or berries. Those big box shopping clubs have nice fruit. I'm also not above buying party platters and eating off those. A few extra cuts of the fruit and you've got smoothie makings. <br /><br />Still, I got caught after my recent surgery living on drive-thru from Wendy's and curbside take-away. The only thing that kept me out of trouble was that I had little appetite, so SuperSizing and/or Meal Deals didn't appeal to me. Thank goodness that only lasted for a week.Rhonda Lanehttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42589689162335564282012-05-13T12:10:43.778-04:002012-05-13T12:10:43.778-04:00Deborah, I'm happy of all the help you get wit...Deborah, I'm happy of all the help you get with recipes when you're working for your deadline because I just finished reading No Mark Upon Her. I read a first book from you last december and had to read every other one since then. Enjoyed them all and will wait for the next one eagerly.<br /><br />I'm not a big meat's fan. So, when in a hurry, I like vegetables sauteed (easily made with frozen veggies if you have no time to wash and cut). I sometime add shrimps or serve with fish's filet.<br />10 to 15 minutes max and you eat.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day to every JRWdanielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75555256729996111612012-05-13T12:07:22.359-04:002012-05-13T12:07:22.359-04:00Stir fry is one of my go-to quick meals, using wha...Stir fry is one of my go-to quick meals, using whatever veggies and meats (including left-over) that might be on hand . . .Maryhttp://www.storytellermary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57615443219905845102012-05-13T11:51:19.717-04:002012-05-13T11:51:19.717-04:00Andrea...I love the idea of coleslaw on top..yummy...Andrea...I love the idea of coleslaw on top..yummy!<br /><br />And JAn, we do that pasta thing too..cook the pasta, and when there's a minute or so left, add chopped fresh broccoli or spinach or chopped asparagus to the boiling water and pasta..the veggies cook instantly. Dump the water, add the infused garlic/olive oil..yum. Toss with parmesan..and if you like, breadcrumbs and bacon bits.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54886188105918553572012-05-13T11:48:14.546-04:002012-05-13T11:48:14.546-04:00Jack, I'm definitely there!
Debs, your daught...Jack, I'm definitely there!<br /><br />Debs, your daughter's sounds wonderful, too...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79130858348744876082012-05-13T10:37:17.228-04:002012-05-13T10:37:17.228-04:00Jack, you've got me on that one. I'll be ...Jack, you've got me on that one. I'll be over five-ish... For anyone who even easier pork tacos, here's one from my daughter: Put a pork tenderloin in a crockpot, whole. Add some chopped or sliced onion, ditto garlic. A splash of good stock or broth. Seasoning of choice--I did fresh ground salt, pepper, a friend's non-msg-bloody-mary seasoning, cumin and paprika. Turn on low and cook until it falls apart with a fork. Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas, slaw, and anything else that suits your fancy.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76280041762337257202012-05-13T09:54:11.564-04:002012-05-13T09:54:11.564-04:00Jack, that sounds FABULOUS! How about with a littl...Jack, that sounds FABULOUS! How about with a little barbecue sauce and served in a bun? <br /><br />Or sprinkle with oil and vinegar and a bit of Greek yogurt and serve in some super fresh pita bread?Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1974736038221197982012-05-13T09:26:48.938-04:002012-05-13T09:26:48.938-04:00Lately my go-to meal when I get home from work and...Lately my go-to meal when I get home from work and it's 6pm and I'm starving and I can't think and I'm on the verge of just hoovering through the entire pantry... wait, where was I? <br />Oh yeah. Bird's Eye SteamFresh Veggie & Rice blends with protein and sauce of choice. I'll dice up some turkey sausage or chicken or pork tenderloin, saute it in a little olive oil, dump in the bag of Brown & Wild Rice with Broccoli and Carrots (or whichever one trips your trigger that day), cook for a few minutes until the rice is tender and add some low sodium teriyaki sauce. Less than 10 minutes from start to finish, including fishing the stuff out of the freezer.piecemealquiltshttp://piecemealquilts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3245968338606464692012-05-13T08:48:44.641-04:002012-05-13T08:48:44.641-04:00There are lots of great recipes that require very ...There are lots of great recipes that require very little time and energy. Here are two of my favorites:<br /><br />BBQ Beef Sandwiches (southern style):<br /><br />Cook 1 pd ground beef, drain fat if necessary. Add 1 cup bbq sauce, cook till heated through, about 4 mins. Place one scoop beef mixture on a hamburger bun or crunchy bread, add coleslaw on top, and top with second slice of bread or bun top.<br /><br />Italian Sausage with Pasta:<br /><br />Take 1 package Italian mild sausage and place in a crock pot (uncooked). Top with a jar of favorite marinara sauce (I make my own with lots of garlic!). Cook 4-6 hours according to your crock pot. When sausage is done, make pasta - penne or rigatoni, you could even use spaghetti. Add some parmesan cheese and serve! Makes great leftovers the next day too, you could even toss a sausage on a crusty roll for an Italian sandwich.<br /><br />Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550949978651312496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87781318772001363122012-05-13T08:36:31.213-04:002012-05-13T08:36:31.213-04:00I've serving black eyed peas, corn bread muffi...I've serving black eyed peas, corn bread muffins, and sliced avocado with the leftovers today. Say around 5-ish?Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5347130221177338202012-05-13T08:19:16.442-04:002012-05-13T08:19:16.442-04:00Oh boy, that sounds delicious Jack! what time shou...Oh boy, that sounds delicious Jack! what time should we come?<br /><br />Yeah for Debs who made it through her JRW week while still tapping away at her manuscript...I started NECESSARY AS BLOOD last night and stayed up way past bedtime...Lucy Burdettehttp://www.lucyburdette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78384124867615013022012-05-13T07:23:45.742-04:002012-05-13T07:23:45.742-04:00Buy one of those big ugly pork roasts with the bon...Buy one of those big ugly pork roasts with the bone inside. Salt and pepper generously. Roast in the oven on 300 until the house smells like carnitas, say four or five hours. Drain some grease, chop the roast into eight or ten chunks, and then roast for another hour at 350. Tortillas (corn or flour) with chopped fresh onion and cilantro make a very tasty man-wrap for the crispy pork. We used to called them burritos.Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.com