Quick, Easy, recipes

[Tundra]

Since I want to move out soon, I'm looking for quick and easy recipes for one or two people (or that can be reduced to that). By quick and easy I don't mean 'from a packet', like how packet noodles, or toast, are quick and easy. (even though they are).

What are your favourites? I want to make myself a recipe book so I'm not stuck cooking the same two meals and eating from packets on other nights. :p I need quick, because I work late and won't be home until 7 on some nights.

[Dusk18]

I like making Ravioli, since it only takes on average about 15-20 minutes. But I buy my ravioli and sauce already made, does that count? Uuum, that's all I have that's quick and easy. Or making a simple tossed salad with some leftovers.

[MichaelB]

Cut half a chicken breast (you can freeze the other half fr later) almost all the way through and open it out flat. In a suitable pan, heat a little oil and sear the chicken on both sides, then add about half a cup of chicken stock and cover on high heat.

Get some bok choi, cut and separate and wash the leaves. In one pan, heat a little sesame oil and butter until the butter is just melted, and then fry the bok choi leaves until limp and the leaves are darker, similar to cooked spinach.

Place the bok choi leaves onto the centre of the cooked chicken, add a splash of soy sauce, and roll or fold the chicken over the leaves. Enjoy.

Depending on temperatures used, this should take about 10 minutes to make. I f you have more time, add more ingredients, like mushrooms, butternut squash, zucchini, and so on. You could even sprinkle some cheese on before rolling the chicken up.

[spinner47]

When I worked, I used the make a lot and freeze the rest method. Risotto is quick and easy as is most stir-fry once the chopping of ingredients is done. Salad with a meat topping - cooked beef, marinated in a thai sauce afterwards, or chicken strips cooked with sweet chili sauce (I do this in the microwave). A slow cooker could be a good investment as these can be left on all day while you are at work to make stews and soups. Will give this more thought.

[Tundra]

I think I'll be buying a deep freeze. :p Or a big freezer anyway.

[spinner47]

Hi - we have 2 freezers, a legacy from when we raised our own beef. It is a bit steep on the electricity bill, but it saves on multiple trips to the shops (30mins drive) and we can buy stuff in bulk. I have ready a Word document with the first few recipes but it exceeds the acceptable amount. :(Bummer!
I'll have to find another way around.

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[spinner47]

Here is a couple of quick soups - serve with a toasted sandwich of some sort, or salad sandwich.

Really Quick Tomato Soup
1 dessertspoonful (10 ml) or more of tomato paste ( the concentrate)
1 teaspoonful chicken stock powder (or beef stock powder)

Place in a cup, and top with boiling water. Stir well.

(I buy bulk tins of tomato paste and then freeze portions in ice-cube trays and store in the trays in a plastic bag in the freezer. I cube makes 1 cup of soup).

Easy Stracciatella (Ragged Egg Soup)
2 cups of water
2 teaspoons chicken stock powder
1 beaten egg
1 or 2 portions of frozen spinach (optional)

Bring water and stock to the boil. Add the beaten egg whilst stirring the mixture in the pan, add the spinach and turn down the heat until the spinach thaws and separates. Serve. This makes 2 serves.

I am still working on an "all-purpose" meat selection.

[Xaja-Silversheen]

That sounds really yummy, Michael! :D

Garlic-Chili Spaghetti

(I'm not entirely sure on the measurements. I usually just eyeball it.)

In a suitable pot, set spagetti noodles to boil. Cook according to package directions.

In a small pan, cover the bottom of the pan with enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Be generous. Add at least one clove of thinly-sliced garlic and chili flakes to taste. When garlic is a bit browned, add to cooked/drained spaghetti noodles. Toss and serve as a side. Om nom nom.

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[butterfly]

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I'm liking the (real) responses to this thread too. I have a real tendency to make 16 serves of something, to get sick of it, and leave them in the freezer :(

[spinner47]

OK, sorry if you have all reached a state of starvation waiting for the next exciting installment..... Been away in the Central Desert conducting a weaving class......
This is more a method than an actual recipe, but it is what I do when we are camping and often at home too.
You will need 1 or 2 pots or a wok or frying pan (skillet)
Your MEAT of choice - allow 150 to 200g per person (6 to 8 ounces) sliced into strips
Your selection from the spice mix section
Mexican, Cajun, Curry, Moroccan, etc
Vegetables, sliced, to match your meat/spice choice
Additional sauces - tomato, soy, peri-peri or marinade mix
Stock powder (Can't be a purist when camping)
Oil for frying
A go-with carbohydrate - potato, pasta or noodles, rice, etc
Then the method is: fry sliced onion, if chosen. Add meat strips and brown, add your chosen spice mix, additional sauces and the vegetables and stir-fry to required state of done-ness (I like the veggies crisp). Meanwhile cook the carbohydrate, timed to be ready when the meat is done.
E.g. Beef strips + mexican spice, tinned red kidney beans, onion slices, tomato sauce (ketchup) served over a boiled or microwaved potato (or rice) Added raw chopped lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream, avocado (or guacamole)
OR: chicken or lamb strips, sliced onion, Moroccan spice, chicken stock powder, 1/4 cup water. Stir fry as above, add green beans, serve over rice. (Dried apricots or prunes can be thrown in as well)
OR: Beef or chicken, an oriental marinade mix, frozen 'stir-fry' veggies, quick cook noodles.
OR: Beef lamb or chicken, sliced or cubed, sliced onion, curry powder, cubed potatoes, cabbage or green beans, carrot slices, tomato sauce, water - not too much, stock powder and serve over rice. A tablespoon of peanut paste can be used to thicken the sauce.
Basically, the same meat choice can be transformed by the selection of flavourings.
Once the slicing and dicing is done, it should take no longer than 15 or 20 minutes to complete. Most can be served in a bowl and eaten with a fork. Minimal washing up;)

[t89]

stir fryyy! the best ever. I make it like weekly, you'd think I'd be sick of it by now. it usually make it with instant noodles which takes 10, 15 minutes but seeing as you want to progress from that, I also use rice. It has never taken longer than 30 mins including washing up. whislt your rice/noodles are cooking. chop half a red pepper and an onion. you can also chop some chicken or sausage as well as additional vegetables, basically anything. fry the onions and peppers first in minimal oil, add pepper, salt, all purpose seasoning, or if you're using chicken you can add chicken seasoning etc. then add the other vegetables. I like to add a few more herbs and spices, like chilli spice and thyme, but its a matter of taste. once you've finished frying all the vegetables. add this to your now cooked rice/noodles. add 2-3 large tablespoons of soy sauce and mix everything well under a medium heat. you can choose to added scrambled eggs at this stage as well.
Make sure all the rice has been covered is brown. If you used instant noodles, now be the time to add the flavouring as well.i
realise my instructions are a bit adhoc :s Sorry.
Hope you try it and ENJOY :D *mmm*

[spinner47]

And to add to your growing repertoire of culinary delights.... pretty much anything based on fish can be achieved in half an hour.
Try 250 to 200g of fresh or frozen marinara mix with a white sauce, and pasta
Cook finely sliced onion and celery, add a tablespoon of flour cook to a roux, stirring, add milk and heat, stirring until thickened. Add a teaspoon of chicken stock powder and a pinch of nutmeg. Add marinara mix and heat through - watch sauce doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Put water to boil for your chosen pasta at the same time as you begin to cook the sauce. Optional - add a cube of frozen spinach to the sauce.
Same idea - cook the marinara mix in your favourite tomato sauce. A side salad is good with this option.
Poached, grilled or oven baked fish fillets also take very little time (less if you cheat and use the microwave). Even deep fried fillets are quick, once the batter is made. Try a batter made with flour, water and a half teaspoonful of dried yeast. The consistency should be like cream. Let stand until small bubbles form (this is the bit that delays things a tad). Dust the fillets with seasoned flour, dip into the batter and deep fry. This is the crispest batter I have found.
Add some mixed veggies or a salad, some french bread - whatever the mood dictates. Enjoy.

[Tundra]

Any more? :)

[scarydoor]

Cook pasta. Stir in cheese. Stir in tomato sauce. Ooo yeah...