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Ideas for solo cooks

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mollyshark
mollyshark Posts: 1,519
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I'm single for about another 9 days since AlexShark is out of town. Getting lazier about cooking by the minute. What small quantity stuff could I whip up for myself on the mini or the small that would be fun and yummy? I think I'm in the steak and pork chop rut! Need some inspiration.[p]mShark
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  • Unknown
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    MollyShark,
    crab cakes - a lot of stores will sell a small container of lump (about 8 oz.) that would be perfect for a couple of crab cakes (one today and one tomorow for lunch)[p]shrimp - rub with olive oil a little old bay and DP tsunami spin - buy just enough to suit your tastes[p]a big old honkin burger with kosher salt and DP cow lick (skip the bun, its better naked). .. [p]single tuna or salmon steak (DP ragin river or ken stone's gilded splinters). . .try grilling on a layer of lemon slices layed on the grill. . [p]how's that for starters??[p][p][p]
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  • mollyshark
    mollyshark Posts: 1,519
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    mad max beyond eggdomes,[p]Wow...great ideas. I've never done the crab cakes. Will check that out pronto. A honkin burger also sounds good (I always skip the bun!!). Sounds German. Honkinburger. A little ethnic never killed a person.[p]Thanks![p]mShark
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
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    MollyShark,
    go to Nature boy's dizzypigbbq.com . ..look under the recipes section and you'll see the whole crab cake recipe. . .
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  • Marvin
    Marvin Posts: 515
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    MollyShark,
    Beat some chicken breasts down to less than 1/2 thick and sear for a minute or two on each side after your favorite rub or marinade: tender and crispy. Enjoy.
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  • Lawn Ranger
    Lawn Ranger Posts: 5,467
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    MollyShark,
    I'm a dark meat chicken fan, and I like it kind of hot/sweet.[p]I make a simple marinade of brown sugar(small handful), mustard (coup[le of teaspoons), catsup (2-3 TBS.), balsamic vinegar (2-3 TBS.), worchestershire (2-3 TBS.)and soy sauce (2 TBS.) No set, magic amounts, just approximations. If i want it with a nice warmth, I throw in some ground cayanne or crushed red chili.[p]I then do this on an elevated grid so I don't crispy critter it. I use pecan and mesquite chips ( wonder where those come from) and baste occasionally till I think it's done. [p]I do this with thighs and frequently with wings.[p]BTW, your flippers will ship today.[p]Mike
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  • Martini Mark in PTC
    Martini Mark in PTC Posts: 60
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    MollyShark,
    How about simple grilled boneless/skinless chix breasts, prepared however you choose, served on an onion roll bun or other type? I've even done them parmesan style, breaded & seasoned with a bit of sauce. Also, try halibut sandwiches seasoned with some lemon garlic or spin, carefully turning. What's wrong with having a little bit of leftover egg pizza too? A tasty & easy question.
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  • mollyshark
    mollyshark Posts: 1,519
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    Lawn Ranger,[p]Sounds great! All of these.[p]And looking forward to those flippers! Have to mount them all in a prominent place to show how special I am.[p]mShark
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    MollyShark,
    Some good ideas here... I may have to try a few of them myself.[p]Anyways, if you are in a rut like you mentioned then you might consider some lamb. I usually do mine with just a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. You might also consider Drbbq's mushrooms that everyone has talked about. I plan on trying some of them this weekend, if I aint out too long hunting.[p]Matt.
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  • Pakak
    Pakak Posts: 523
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    MollyShark,[p]There's got to be something Alex doesn't like. When cooking for myself, I like to do things others complain about - too much smoke, too spicy, too this, too that. And then there's the times I just sneak in doing what I want anyway. Funny how they almost alway say how good the food is even when I made it contrary to what they've said they liked in the past. Anyway, I vote for doing something just for you!
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  • Smokey Bob
    Smokey Bob Posts: 74
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    MollyShark,
    Spatchcock a chicken...you know it will ALWAYS get eaten one way or another!!![p]SB

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  • IQ
    IQ Posts: 16
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    MollyShark,
    Portobello mushrooms; mix some olive oil, garlic & fresh rosemary, pour into the bottom side of the mushroom. Cook 400° 4-5 minute cap side down, flip add some blue cheese or fresh mozzarella cook until tender & enjoy.[p]Lewis E
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  • Gretl
    Gretl Posts: 670
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    Pakak,
    I second that. Whenever I'm dining solo, I buy the most expensive, extravagent food I would ordinarily not choose to buy for a crowd. One serving is always affordable. So go for those great crabcakes, lobster, filet mignon, imported cheeses, caviar....or all of the above.
    Cheers,
    G.
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  • Chef Arnoldi
    Chef Arnoldi Posts: 974
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    MollyShark,
    how about some sort of kabobs eg. shrimp, chicken or lamb kabobs with bell pepper & onions
    sprinkled with your favorite rub & rosemary.
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