On 11/22/2011 11:46 AM, ShrewdSimian wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to find meal ideas that will fit my diet and schedule.
> Due to time constraints (I work 14-18 hour days) I need to prepare
> most of my meals in bulk and eat them over the course of the week.
>
> I generally try to only eat "slow carbs", and aside from a sprinkle of
> cheese here and there, I avoid dairy. Sadly, I also can't eat gluten,
> which jacks me up. I also need loads of protein in my meals.
>
> I'm hoping that you all here can drop me some recipe recommendations,
> or even point me to some web sites, that will fit the bill for these
> bulk meals I need.
>
> I used to run off crustless dairy-free breakfast quiche and tuna
> salad, but that isn't cutting the mustard anymore.
>
> Ideas?

Some, yes:

1) A big pot of chili (with meat and/or beans, depending on which way
you tend)

2) Twice-baked potatoes: Bake some big russets. Scoop out the insides
and mash with chopped scallions, a little parsley, salt, pepper, and
either oil or butter (optional). I sometimes add cheese and sometimes
not; it's not essential. Bake until it starts to brown on top. These
heat up well in the microwave.

3) This quinoa salad is lovely, a fave in my family, and quinoa is high
in protein:
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/07...noa-salad.html --
it keeps for several days, and is obviously something you wouldn't have
to heat to eat.

4) Stews with meat, veggies, and potatoes reheat beautifully, and can
give you something comforting to eat at the end of a long day.

5) For gluten-free recipes, I've not found anything better than Shauna
Ahern (a.k.a. Gluten-free Girl). She's full of love and adventurousness,
and she understands cooking with your hands full, since she has a busy
chef husband, a kid, and a couple books out: http://www.glutenfreegirl.com

I do once-a-month cooking, as described at these links:

http://www.once-a-monthcooking.com/how.html
http://www.realfood4realpeople.com/oamc.html
http://onceamonthmom.com/how-i-once-a-month-cook-pam/ (video)

The cool thing about this is I cook all day at the beginning of the
month and I have a whole month's worth of meals in the freezer, without
eating the same thing every day for a week. If you want to brainstorm
about freezer meals for yourself, I'm up for it. I like figuring out
menus that work for people's dietary restrictions.

Serene
--
http://www.momfoodproject.com