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RedMeg
11-20-2015, 06:35 AM
I spiralized a butternut squash the other day- that shizz was amazing sauteed in coconut oil and salted.

Acorn squash cut in half and roasted with brown sugar where the seeds were.

Turkey wraps with goat cheese, sprouts, and dried cranberries- I like to spread everything out over the wrap before I roll it (for even distribution/ uniformity of bite), but you can cold burrito just about anything into a wrap.

I have a Nutribullet, and a can of tomatillos with a peeled clove of garlic, a hearty pinch of salt, and a handful of washed cilantro make awesome last-minute seasoning for tacos, burritos, enchiladas. It's best raw, but it's pretty darn good cooked, too.

Recent food thoughts/meals, bbs. I'll be back!

CharlieTen
11-20-2015, 09:08 AM
My favourite thing to lunch on at the moment are pitta breads with grilled halloumi cheese and avocado. I freeze the pitta and then you can just put it in the toaster without having to defrost it. Easy to make, here's a quick step-by-step:

1. Toast the pitta bread
2. Take a small piece of foil. Place 4-5 slices of halloumi on it and whack it under the grill. Turn once they start to look a little brown and crispy.
3. Cut the pitta down one side, stuff in some mashed or sliced avocado.
4. Lick the avocado of your fingers. Mmm.
5. When the halloumi is a little brown on both sides, whack it in the pitta.
6. Put it in your face.
7. Nom.

anonymous camgirl
11-20-2015, 10:46 AM
I made beef stew in the crockpot last nite.. ( cooking for 5)... I got stew meat, potatoes, onions carrots mushrooms .. some pot roast sauce, beef stock., French onion soup.. bottle of beer, marsala wine ,, some spices.. like garlic.. fresh grated ginger.. salt, pepper. and don't forget the flour to thicken it up.. served over some yummy egg noodles ..

Last week I made chicken noodle soup in the crock pot.. .. the other nite I made a chicken stir fry with lomein noodles.


Bumping because now that its holiday season, I'd love an update of suggestions on what to make for the cold wintery days/nights. Anything that only is available during this time of year? Like certain veggies? Fruits? Soups? Desserts?
Maybe some types of foods to make in advance for some long camming/filming sessions to keep up energy?
Now that I have a huge kitchen, I have no idea how to utilize it to my advantage.
Thanks in advance.

MsJess
11-20-2015, 10:52 AM
wow loving this thread :D

SimoneGray
11-20-2015, 10:57 AM
I'm glad this thread is alive again. I love making overnight oats and chia seed pudding. Both can get thrown together in about 5 mins and left in the fridge and eaten out of the jar just like that. Super quick and easy.

MsJess
11-20-2015, 11:02 AM
I love this facebook page, their recipes look easy and delicious, not as healthy to get fit tho lol

https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty

JennyBacardi
11-20-2015, 11:09 AM
on facebook : buzzfeed food, easy recipes, tasty
thats where i get all my recipe ideas

caramelcraze
11-20-2015, 11:25 AM
I try to make a ton of snacks and meals in advance when I know I'll be having a busy week. I make a couple different types of hummus, spinach dips, guacamole, bean dips, and salsa that I like to rotate through so I always can have something quick & easy to grab. I also like making meals I can portion out (foodsavers & oven safe/freezable bowls are your bff for this), freeze, and heat up later. Smothered burritos, french dip meat, soups (I try to keep 3 or 4 different types in my freezer), enchiladas, different types of burgers, chicken pot pie, & curry are some of my favs. Crockpots are also a huge time saver & anyone who doesn't already have one should definitely get one! They're super easy to use and there are TONS of really simple recipes online that make drool worthy dinners.

Personally, I've found that the easiest way to stock up on freezer meals is to just double w/e I'm planning on making for dinner and freezing half. I know some people cook a bunch of different things at once, but I hate devoting an entire day to cooking 10 different meals (especially when I can't eat all 10 in a day). Plus, it's WAY easier to clean up one meals worth of dishes than it is to clean up 10.

Alright, my freezer rant is over... here's my favorite chicken pot pie recipe (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/26317/chicken-pot-pie-ix/). I normally use a frozen mixed veg medley instead of just the peas, add a cup of mexican sour cream to the filling, and replace the suggested chicken broth with "Better Than Bouillon" brand chicken bouillon (it makes all the difference flavor wise). I also tend to top it with cheesy biscuits instead of traditional pie crust.

Glamourmilf
11-20-2015, 01:17 PM
:thanx::beer::highfive: Such awesome suggestions! You're all in invited to my house on Thanksgiving for a huge potluck!
Then we can all hang out by my pool.

caramelcraze
11-20-2015, 08:16 PM
:thanx::beer::highfive: Such awesome suggestions! You're all in invited to my house on Thanksgiving for a huge potluck!
Then we can all hang out by my pool.

Yes please!
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I wish more cammers lived near me. I'd love to do a camgirl thanksgiving dinner!

Glamourmilf
11-20-2015, 09:52 PM
Yes please!
http://media.giphy.com/media/nGo0KsOa3sYPC/giphy.gif

I wish more cammers lived near me. I'd love to do a camgirl thanksgiving dinner!
Me too! Wouldn't that be awesome?

Someone22
11-22-2015, 06:59 AM
Some of these might have been mentioned- and some might take too much effort, but some stuff I like:

Soups and stews are super easy and delicious. I like to make a big batch and freeze some in small containers so I can take individual servings out and defrost in the fridge. I love black bean tortilla soup (can add chicken), chili, veggie stews, minestrone etc.

Using a thick stew, you can make a pot pie or shepherds pie. I'm a vegetarian and have used a veggie beefy mushroom stew for this. I like to use puff pastry as the crust, otherwise mash some russet or sweet potatoes for a nice shepherds pie.

I love baked and mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes. They taste best cooked in the oven but microwave works too.

Hummus or white bean dip.

Oatmeal- with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, peanut butter, flax seed

Pasta salads

Pasta with sauce and sautéed veggies

Stir fries- just cut up veggies and your favorite meat/meat sub, and you can buy sauces pre made. I use frozen brown rice from Trader Joes. Quinoa also cooks in like 10-15 mins and is pretty fool proof.

If you like tofu, you can leave tofu marinating in the fridge and then bake or pan fry it. I like it with an Asian marinade or BBQ sauce. Serve with rice and steamed/cooked frozen veggies. Or I love BBQ tofu sandwiches. Can work with meat too of course.

Roasted veggies are tasty and just have to chop them and let the oven do the magic.

Burritos/tacos/fajitas. I love Amy's vegetarian refried beans the best. Target sells them for cheaper.



Oh and a healthy snack/dessert- you can use frozen bananas and put in food processor or blender to make banana soft serve. You can add cocoa powder, peanut butter, a little milk etc.

Glamourmilf
11-22-2015, 11:26 AM
Oh, forgot to mention..Thanksgiving ideas. Im going to be alone this year cause no family, and all my friends live too far away now. No cam girls live out here as far as I know.:'(
What would be yummy to get when I do my food shopping on Tuesday?
I'm def getting pumpkin pie, but what for the main meal?
Thanks in advance.:-*

Chellyinparadise
11-22-2015, 06:32 PM
Sorry you will be alone on thanksgiving, hope you enjoy the holiday though. But if you want to do traditional meal,you could always get a single turkey breast they sell in some stores cook that in oven and do the smaller self portions for potatoes smaller can of yams and a box of stuffing and make your own thanksgiving meal for one. Im not sure what you normally make for thanksgiving but its an idea if you want to make a traditional meal to have on that day for yourself. You can always add in anything special that you like to add to it, and left overs for next day is always good so you dont have to cook that following day.

oCURIOUSo
11-22-2015, 08:28 PM
Oh, forgot to mention..Thanksgiving ideas. Im going to be alone this year cause no family, and all my friends live too far away now. No cam girls live out here as far as I know.:'(
What would be yummy to get when I do my food shopping on Tuesday?
I'm def getting pumpkin pie, but what for the main meal?
Thanks in advance.:-*

Lol more pie for you! Skype show bb? We'll eat our Thanksgiving treats together.haha

Kitcatt
11-22-2015, 08:42 PM
Yeah, Thanksgiving, ugh, I hope the ready made section of my grocery store has t-dinner. Makes no sense to make an entire meal just for myself whoomp-whoomp.

RedMeg
11-22-2015, 08:51 PM
Has anyone tried the all-inclusive thanksgiving meals that grocery stores offer? Whole Foods offers a couple of options I'm considering- my household has been under enormous stress recently, and while this is my favorite holiday, I don't think I'm up for travel this year to do a big family dinner. It would be awesome to have the full spread without having to wash all of my pots and pans several times.

miss.a.p1600
11-22-2015, 09:09 PM
Yeah I'm considering the whole foods meal or honey baked ham which ever is cheaper.

omg! All the single ladies we should totally order or cook a meal and do a cyber hangout. Whose down?

Glamourmilf
11-23-2015, 02:50 PM
Yeah I'm considering the whole foods meal or honey baked ham which ever is cheaper.

omg! All the single ladies we should totally order or cook a meal and do a cyber hangout. Whose down?

Yezzzz please!! I'll just be stuffing my face and crashing by my pool, so heck ya! Lets do it!!:dance:

Missbeth
11-23-2015, 03:35 PM
Has anyone tried the all-inclusive thanksgiving meals that grocery stores offer? Whole Foods offers a couple of options I'm considering- my household has been under enormous stress recently, and while this is my favorite holiday, I don't think I'm up for travel this year to do a big family dinner. It would be awesome to have the full spread without having to wash all of my pots and pans several times.

Im doing the publix meal for the second year in a row, feeds 4-6 ppl for $45 and is more than worth the money to not have to cook or do dishes

SimoneGray
11-24-2015, 02:46 AM
I'm going to make a big ass batch of garlic, sour cream, chive and bacon mashed potato, bang it in the fridge and bam. Dinner made for the weekend.

bbcakezxo
11-24-2015, 04:29 AM
I AM SNACK GOD. Funny I actually have a reputation for constantly eating on cam, and have been known to do pizza shows LOL. I love kale chips while I'm on cam, trail mix, carrots, celery, chips, dip, bananas, turkey jerky is awesome for getting that protein in but tonssss of salt ahh. I'm horrible at cooking but I cook a mean frozen pizza. My favorite snack is GREEK YOGURT!! 15g of protein in a serving of Fage yogurt and when you're constantly sticking things in your vagina all those probiotics & acidophilus are crucial

jculp90
11-24-2015, 07:55 AM
Oh, forgot to mention..Thanksgiving ideas. Im going to be alone this year cause no family, and all my friends live too far away now. No cam girls live out here as far as I know.:'(
What would be yummy to get when I do my food shopping on Tuesday?
I'm def getting pumpkin pie, but what for the main meal?
Thanks in advance.:-*

ill most likely be alone to, my gf went to chicago for the week for work and my family is 6 hours a way and just seems like to far to drive for one day so i just plan on eating junk and watching football

jculp90
11-24-2015, 07:56 AM
Yeah I'm considering the whole foods meal or honey baked ham which ever is cheaper.

omg! All the single ladies we should totally order or cook a meal and do a cyber hangout. Whose down?

i wish there was a honey baked ham near me i love their sandwiches!!!

Glamourmilf
11-24-2015, 04:28 PM
Just got home from food shopping. I took suggestions from here and bought my Thanksgiving goodies.
Stuffing, homemade gravy that the store prepared, canned Yams, sliced chicken breast(not really into turkey). I really wanted pumpkin pie, but all they had was a half of apple pie.:yummy::yummy::drink::cheers:
The store is like a trader Joe's type, so it had a lot of healthy choices.
I also bought chicken salad, orzo salad, pasta salad with kale, frozen turkey meatballs, feta hazelnut ravioli, parmesan cheese, mozzarella balls to have with basil, italian tomatoes, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil. Fozen burrito, hummus, chips, and...chocolate cupcakes.
To drink..lots of iced tea, and coffee.
That should be enough food to last until the weekend.

Chellyinparadise
11-24-2015, 04:45 PM
That sounds amazing. Hope you enjoy your holiday.

Glamourmilf
11-24-2015, 04:48 PM
That sounds amazing. Hope you enjoy your holiday.

Thank You Chelly! You as well.
Most of You know I have a bunch of feeder custies, so ..I'm prepared!.lol

Chellyinparadise
11-24-2015, 07:50 PM
Thank You Chelly! You as well.
Most of You know I have a bunch of feeder custies, so ..I'm prepared!.lol

Hope you make that money! :)

caramelcraze
11-27-2015, 06:58 PM
Thank You Chelly! You as well.
Most of You know I have a bunch of feeder custies, so ..I'm prepared!.lol

I'm jealous! I almost never get feeder custies! like I've had one in the past 2 years. :'(

whirlerz
11-27-2015, 07:21 PM
Can't cook much, but I do love canned peeled artichokes, already cooked rice in a bag you micro, & the natural sardines, or low-sodium Albacore tune. I get plain water crackers or whole grain

Glamourmilf
11-28-2015, 01:19 AM
Can't cook much, but I do love canned peeled artichokes, already cooked rice in a bag you micro, & the natural sardines, or low-sodium Albacore tune. I get plain water crackers or whole grain

That sounds yummy! My Thanksgiving dinner Didn't quite turn out as planned.I bought some Slice Chicken And stuffing. The stuffing Was dry. The yams were good though.The premade Gravy I bought Was horrible. Oh well, Better luck next time.

caramelcraze
11-28-2015, 05:09 PM
Can't cook much, but I do love canned peeled artichokes, already cooked rice in a bag you micro, & the natural sardines, or low-sodium Albacore tune. I get plain water crackers or whole grain

I LOVE canned artichoke hearts!!!! one of my favorite snacks is roasted artichoke hearts with herb feta cheese. salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a light coating of olive oil, bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 15-25 minutes (depending on how crisp you like them), sprinkle with crumbled herb feta, bake until it gets a bit melty & BOOM you have an awesome snack/side. Super easy to make and always an awesome appetizer if you're short on time and have to bring a side to a dinner with friends.

Chellyinparadise
11-29-2015, 03:08 PM
I LOVE canned artichoke hearts!!!! one of my favorite snacks is roasted artichoke hearts with herb feta cheese. salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a light coating of olive oil, bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 15-25 minutes (depending on how crisp you like them), sprinkle with crumbled herb feta, bake until it gets a bit melty & BOOM you have an awesome snack/side. Super easy to make and always an awesome appetizer if you're short on time and have to bring a side to a dinner with friends.

That sounds so good, i like them in the jar but never thought of making them this way, thanks for the suggestion im going to try this one day.

SimoneGray
11-30-2015, 05:57 AM
Smoothies work too. I get my fruit and veg shop to cut up stuff for me into cubes and then I make smoothie packs and freeze ahead of time, then blitz when I need them.

anonymous camgirl
11-30-2015, 02:39 PM
OMG sounds so divine.. why didn't I think of that?


I LOVE canned artichoke hearts!!!! one of my favorite snacks is roasted artichoke hearts with herb feta cheese. salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a light coating of olive oil, bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 15-25 minutes (depending on how crisp you like them), sprinkle with crumbled herb feta, bake until it gets a bit melty & BOOM you have an awesome snack/side. Super easy to make and always an awesome appetizer if you're short on time and have to bring a side to a dinner with friends.

anonymous camgirl
11-30-2015, 02:45 PM
gravy is super easy to make.. just meat drippings and flour.. whisk whisk whisk in a pan on low heat.


That sounds yummy! My Thanksgiving dinner Didn't quite turn out as planned.I bought some Slice Chicken And stuffing. The stuffing Was dry. The yams were good though.The premade Gravy I bought Was horrible. Oh well, Better luck next time.

Glamourmilf
12-22-2015, 11:53 AM
Bumping because I want to start eating healthier in the upcoming New Year.
I would also like to keep it simple, because I have zero interest in cooking anything complicated.
Can anyone recommend any healthy frozen meals?
Thanks in advance.:-*

SaraLaughs
12-22-2015, 06:58 PM
The Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine are decent! Not exactly tasty, but nutritious enough, and easy to track calories if that's a goal.

Glamourmilf
12-22-2015, 07:44 PM
The Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine are decent! Not exactly tasty, but nutritious enough, and easy to track calories if that's a goal.

Thank You. I like Lean cuisine. Weight Watchers, so, so.

Chellyinparadise
12-22-2015, 07:47 PM
Have you tried the stouffers single serve lasagna or the stuffed cabbage? They are surprisingly good for a frozen meal i also like their french bread pizza baked in the oven. So good :)

Chellyinparadise
12-22-2015, 07:49 PM
Also if you have a day and like spaghetti, i make a big batch with 2 jars of whatever sauce you like cook the meat or without if youd like and freeze the sauce after the meal you can always heat up some fresh noodles and the sauce easily heats up in pan or in microwave. I usually put the bag of sauce i froze in individual servings out of freezer and into fridge overnight and next day just heat up with some fresh noodles cooked. Just a suggestion.

Glamourmilf
12-22-2015, 07:56 PM
Have you tried the stouffers single serve lasagna or the stuffed cabbage? They are surprisingly good for a frozen meal i also like their french bread pizza baked in the oven. So good :)

Thank You. I love both.
I probably should have been more clear in my question. I mostly eat frozen foods, but they have high fat, and sugar contents.
I meant frozen foods that I can get from the health food grocery store.
I'm lost in there. :-\The last time I bought what I thought were frozen meat patties, they turned out to be some kind of veggie burger. :yuck:They tasted disgusting. I should have looked closer at the ingredients. All I saw was a photo of a juicy grilled burger on the box.

P.S. I love the idea you gave about freezing the sauce.

anonymous camgirl
12-23-2015, 09:20 PM
The udi's gluten free ones are actually pretty delicious! and I usually steer clear from gluten free products.. pricey though. And EVOL brand.. yumm love their street tacos.

Also I just recently tried the Contessa Reserve brand (servings for 2) I found at Publix .. minimal ingredients.. they actually use real butter and olive oil.. not the norm these days) also not really any chemicals or preservatives.



Thank You. I love both.
I probably should have been more clear in my question. I mostly eat frozen foods, but they have high fat, and sugar contents.
I meant frozen foods that I can get from the health food grocery store.
I'm lost in there. :-\The last time I bought what I thought were frozen meat patties, they turned out to be some kind of veggie burger. :yuck:They tasted disgusting. I should have looked closer at the ingredients. All I saw was a photo of a juicy grilled burger on the box.

P.S. I love the idea you gave about freezing the sauce.

Glamourmilf
12-23-2015, 09:59 PM
The udi's gluten free ones are actually pretty delicious! and I usually steer clear from gluten free products.. pricey though. And EVOL brand.. yumm love their street tacos.

Also I just recently tried the Contessa Reserve brand (servings for 2) I found at Publix .. minimal ingredients.. they actually use real butter and olive oil.. not the norm these days) also not really any chemicals or preservatives.
Ah, that's what I am looking to try. Thanks so much. I will look for them when I go grocery shopping again on Saturday.

SweetieBitch
12-25-2015, 07:40 AM
Bumping because I want to start eating healthier in the upcoming New Year.
I would also like to keep it simple, because I have zero interest in cooking anything complicated.
Can anyone recommend any healthy frozen meals?
Thanks in advance.:-*

I recommend the Saffron Road line of various frozen meals, both the vegetarian and meat options are pretty delicious, as well as relatively healthy. There are a ton of different options; I haven't found/tried all of them yet, but so far I'm a fan of the Tofu Bibimbop, Beef Bibimbop, and Manchurian Dumplings.

Also, in general, this subreddit might help some of you:

If you take one day out of your week to cook a big meal in advance, then you can freeze it and have meals for the rest of the week.

RaineyLane
12-25-2015, 05:50 PM
Two words: Trader Joe's!

They have SO many healthy options with food that's already prepped. No need to buy a bunch at a time. I go about twice a week. They have delicious options all over the store. I particularly like their cut fruit like mangoes and pineapple, their tabouli and balela salads, frozen Indian food like Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan bread, ALL OF THE CHEESE!, organic apple juice, and so much more! It's been a life-saver for me and helps save so much time in food prep. Their prices are pretty low and time is money so the saved time is worth paying extra for fruit that's already cut up and salads that are ready to eat. If you don't have a TJ's in your area, I'm SO SORRY! *hugs* Try checking out the deli section of your local grocery store for pre-made salads and dinners. Some places have roasted chicken for $6-8 and other prepared foods. I also like ordering Dominos pizza cuz it's cheap for delivery. It's perfect when you host another model and you can take a 'pizza break' and get back to the show. Asian foods also deliver and sometimes Mexican too. You can look up delivery on YELP to find out who delivers in your area. I believe some places have delivery apps that deliver for places that don't offer delivery for a small fee. There are SO many options. If you're in LA, they have a 2 hour delivery service from Amazon for groceries! Not sure where else they are trying this, probably NY and SF. You can check on Amazon to see if they offer that service in your area. As we become more digital, there will continue to be more and more options for getting foods to you without leaving the house! Yay for technology! Now, I'm freaking hungry. Time to start cooking Xmas dinner! Nom nom! :)

SimoneGray
12-25-2015, 05:52 PM
^^ Talking of Trader Joes...I found a recipe to make their spicy lentil wrap with tahini sauce online...SO GOOD!!

Glamourmilf
12-25-2015, 06:42 PM
Two words: Trader Joe's!

They have SO many healthy options with food that's already prepped. No need to buy a bunch at a time. I go about twice a week. They have delicious options all over the store. I particularly like their cut fruit like mangoes and pineapple, their tabouli and balela salads, frozen Indian food like Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan bread, ALL OF THE CHEESE!, organic apple juice, and so much more! It's been a life-saver for me and helps save so much time in food prep. Their prices are pretty low and time is money so the saved time is worth paying extra for fruit that's already cut up and salads that are ready to eat. If you don't have a TJ's in your area, I'm SO SORRY! *hugs* Try checking out the deli section of your local grocery store for pre-made salads and dinners. Some places have roasted chicken for $6-8 and other prepared foods. I also like ordering Dominos pizza cuz it's cheap for delivery. It's perfect when you host another model and you can take a 'pizza break' and get back to the show. Asian foods also deliver and sometimes Mexican too. You can look up delivery on YELP to find out who delivers in your area. I believe some places have delivery apps that deliver for places that don't offer delivery for a small fee. There are SO many options. If you're in LA, they have a 2 hour delivery service from Amazon for groceries! Not sure where else they are trying this, probably NY and SF. You can check on Amazon to see if they offer that service in your area. As we become more digital, there will continue to be more and more options for getting foods to you without leaving the house! Yay for technology! Now, I'm freaking hungry. Time to start cooking Xmas dinner! Nom nom! :)
Part of why I bumped this, is because I now live where there's no Trader Joes, no grocery stores that deliver. And no Amazon, or home delivery services.:(
There's a Dominoes, and awesome Chinese place that delivers, so I def. Agree with you there.
I spoke to my Aunt today, who now has to cook for herself since my uncle's passing. She also had to lose weight which she did. How?
She told me not to eat gluten free, because it causes weight gain.
She suggested getting a crockpot, and shared simple recipes...i.e. throw in meat, potatoes, and veggies.
Now that it's winter, Im going to do that.

Someone22
12-27-2015, 07:26 PM
A couple other ideas (sorry if already mentioned)-

kale- you can buy a bunch, I like to add it to soups and stews, also I enjoy it sautéed with onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and sometimes mushrooms, and as a snack you can make baked kale chips.

Another snack idea- roasted chickpeas. You can find recipes online; you bake them with spices and a little olive oil and they come out crunchy. They'd go well with kale chips. :)

Glamourmilf
12-29-2015, 09:57 PM
Just discovered this brand of frozen chicken pot pie called Blake's.
I was always a big fan of Marie Callender's frozen pot pies,.....until now.
Omg! It's so scrumptious! The veggies and chicken taste so fresh, and the crust is perfectly flakey.:)
I found it at a health conscious market. Whole foods and target sell it also.