in an effort to save both of us money (and gastro-intestinal distress), i’ve been trying to cook more meals at home for christopher and i instead of our eating out or ordering in so much. it’s been kind of stressful for me because i’m really not used to cooking for anyone other than myself or, historically, my mom. it’s been a real stretch for me to think up meal-like things to prepare. although he’s not yet complained about anything i’ve given him to eat, i’m sure none of the dishes has been anything he’d clamour to have me make him again. thank goodness he’s a food trooper and will eat pretty much anything but liver.
\nyesterday, i broke new ground by leaving the slow-cooker slow-cooking a stew while i was at work. i’m a stew novice when i cook it live and in person, so this whole leaving it to its own devices while i was twenty-five kilometres away was positively nerve-racking. it turned out not-entirely-awful, but i will note for next time to add a few more veggies, lots more liquid (read: beer) and a little less worcestershire sauce before putting the lid on it for the day.
\ni guess what i’m looking for are quick, easy meal ideas which can be made in a relatively short amount of time, using as few pots & utensils as possible and for the smallest monetary investment. maybe even just tips on how to cook things i’ve never cooked before such as pot roast (or roasted anything, for that matter: pork, chicken, etc) or non-creamy casseroles. seriously, any suggestions are welcome. i just need a little culinary inspiration before i get dumped for someone who can really cook.
\nor maybe you could tell me to stop being so boring and post more damn pictures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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