Easy/basic and healthy recipes for a college student?

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I like to eat healthy, and i would like to konw about some basic recipes. I have a blender, so I can make soups and juices :)

For veggies, i have:
Potatoes, zucchini, green peppers, tomatoes, carrots

For fruits, i have:
Pears, kiwis, bananas, apples, nectarine

Please no fancy recipes, just basic ones with salt and pepper, olive oil and stuff like that

Thnx in advance :)

Answer
We are now doing the following - microwave and etc:

1. At your grocery store, buy the sealed PRE-COOKED meats that come is small packages such as the following. You can make two or three meals out of them (or you can freeze the meals too):

Beef tips with gravy,
Roast with gravy,
Pork roast,
Chicken,
Baked ham,
Pork chops,
Meatloaf,
etc.

Just heat in your microwave; directions are on the packages. You will find these packages in the cold section (not the freezer). Ask a clerk to help you find these. They are delicious.

Use these for your meat dish with a side dish or two of canned or frozen vegetables, beans, potatoes or sweet potatoes which can all be found on shelves or in the freezer section and they are already cooked.
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You can now buy bags of different flavors of precooked rice that you put into your microwave for a minute or two. These are on shelves at the grocery store. We like the chicken flavored best of all. Have a clerk help you find them.
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Real mashed potatoes that come in a bag...add water, butter, milk. Delicious. Read the directions.
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Jars of all types of sauces for making pastas. On shelves.
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Boxes of pastas with everything needed inside the boxes. On shelves.
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Buy top brand cans of stew for each person. Serve with cornbread, crackers, or toast.
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Soup and a grilled (fried) cheese sandwiches. Go to this video to see how to make a quick grilled cheese sandwich:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
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Omelet with Cheese - Video:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
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You can buy all types of salad greens in large packages now. Buy the ones that have been pre-washed. Add your own dressing which you can buy in bottles.
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2. The top brands of microwave frozen dinners are very good now. These come in single servings or in family sized bags. Follow directions. Look for the words "No Preservatives" marked on the box or package.
Just add a canned or frozen vegetable as a side dish.

Top brands of dinners that are found on shelves. No fridge needed. Add water, microwave. These are good to take to school or work. Follow directions on the containers.
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3. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak on Stove Burner (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-rib-eye-steak
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4. Supermarket deli's have pre roasted chickens, fried chickens, roast beef, and side dishes. You can stop in on the way home and grab a quick dinner to take home. I buy their roasted chicken often...they are delicious.
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5. Buy a crock pot. You put everything into the pot in the morning, set it on low for 8 hours, and your dinner will be ready for you when you come home in the evening! I kid you not. Be sure to read the instruction booklet.
There is a recipe booklet that comes with the crock pot. You can buy crock pots at places such as your grocery store, Walmart, and etc.

Here are 1,160 crock pot recipes:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=crock+pot

DON'T FORGET TO PLUG IT IN! This happens more than you would think. lol

6. Salads. All types:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/saladrecipes/Salad_Recipes_Salads_and_Dressings.htm

7. Twenty three Snacks for watching TV movies and Football games:
http://startcooking.com/blog/277/Top-23-Snacks-for-All-Night-Gaming/

I need some quick and easy kids meals...anyone have some online links to share?

Debby J

A good friend has asked me to come help her out - she just took custody of several kids (6,8 and 12) I could use some quick and easy lunch/dinner reciepes - ones with 'normal' but healthy simple to prepare dishes - thanks

Answer
Hi Debby, have a look at these sites:

This site has so much to offer:

School Lunch Ideas and Information
Healthy Lunchbox Builder
Back-to-School Savings: Cheap and Healthy Lunch Ideas
Jazz Up Your Kids' Lunches
Lunch Box Recipes
Quick Lunch Ideas
Easy Recipes for Yummy Lunches
Lean Lunches
Lively Lunches
Lunch Box Ideas
Top Ten Packable Lunches Kids Love
Favorite Lunch
Skinny Sandwich Secrets
Nutty Nutrition
Mouth-Watering, No-Cook Summer Recipes
Top 10 Easy Meals
Parent Ideas: Favorite Family Recipes
Parent Ideas: Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Parent Ideas: Quick and Healthy Meals
Lightening Up Your Soup Recipes
Bean Basics
Vegetable Soup
Tasty Tofu Recipes
Sensational Summer Salads

http://life.familyeducation.com/nutrition-and-diet/healthy-lifestyle/34432.html

Pasta's
http://recipes.kaboose.com/pasta-easy-recipes.html

Easy Kids Meals with 6 or Fewer Ingredients:
http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-snacks.html

http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-breakfast.html

http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-kids-meals-6orfewer-maindishes.html

Healthy Kids Main Dishes:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_eating_kids

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