Wanderlodge Eatin' (& BBQ)

[Pete Masterson]

Well, when I'm without my chief cook and supervisor, I plan fairly
simple meals.

Scrambled eggs. Only need a small fry pan, spatula, a little butter
(or margarine or Pam). I sprinkle a few Bacos on top for flavor and
put the hot eggs over a spoonful of whipped cream cheese (about 1-1/2
oz). Give it a little stir. The whipped cream cheese semi-melts and
gives the eggs an extra richness.

My 'rest stop' meal (while on the road) is a can of Campbell's
"Select" soup in the microwave can. Expensive at most supermarkets,
but about the same as the regular cans at Walmart. I like the
Minestrone and the Italian Wedding soups. Heat for 2-1/2 minutes in
the microwave and eat. Can't get much easier than that. When
finished, just toss out the empty can. Nothing to wash except the
spoon. (Serve with crackers, if you like.) Ramen is another quickie
meal -- but I haven't had that since before I was married 30+ years ago.

Using that same fry pan, I can cook a 'cube steak' in a few minutes
-- use a little Pam spray to keep it from sticking. While the steak
is on the stove, put a small red or white potato in the microwave
(poke it with a fork several times so it doesn't explode) -- cook
about 3 to 4 minutes. Add butter or margarine -- and some of that
whipped cream cheese, too. I also steam some summer squash (yellow or
zucchini) in a small covered glass dish. 2 to 3 minutes in the
microwave with a dash of water. Drain and serve with the potato.

A variation is to use a french roll and make a steak sandwich. You
can skip the potato and squash. Add some fresh tomato and condiments
as you wish. For extra calories, add a couple of slices of cheese.
(Or, add some cheese and onions to the fry pan when the steak is
almost done -- then you can make a "philly cheese steak' sandwich.)

These are all designed to not dirty too many dishes and are quick and
simple to fix. That ought to get you started.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Sep 2, 2007, at 4:54 PM, Ryan Wright wrote:

> (Also called: Help prevent Ryan from starving to death)
>
> We need to have a yummy food discussion. Living in this Wanderlodge,
> I'm alternating between starving and spending way too much at
> restaurants. I haven't been a bachelor in a long darn time so I'm
> looking for ideas and recipes on what to eat, especially what to eat
> when 'lodging. Frozen meals in a box just aren't cutting it here.
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