feverish wrote:
> Ok- I'm *not* a cook. That's why I'm here, to learn from people who enjoy
> cooking.
>
> So tonight, my room mate wasn't feeling good. I volunteered to cook. Now,
> remember, I'm *not* a cook.. but check this out.
>
> I had boneless skinless chicken breasts. Took a pan, put a slash of olive
> oil on it, and put the chicken in the oven. Timed it for 25 minutes.
>
> Meanwhile, I got out some chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni and some corn.
>
> When the timer went off, I flipped the chicken and put barbecue sauce on it.
> Got the rice stuff going and put the corn on low. Set the timer for the
> rice.
>
> Everything came out at the exact time!!!!! I'm so proud!! Ya'll do not know
> what an accomplishment this is for me. And!!! My room mates actually ATE
> the food I made.
>
> -feverish (proud newb cook that actually made edible food!!!)

Yup, chicken is the best food to learn with since its so versatile.

Good for you that you did it though & wasn't intimidated by the oven!

Here's a couple ideas for you using the same general 'method'

Put chicken breasts in a small cassarole, generously pour salsa over it
& bake till done. Eat with rice & veggie. Same thing can be done
with Teriyaki sauce.

Ohh, and my personal favorite. A great comfort food & easy to make
Tuna cassarole. since you have room mates, this is an easy recipe to
double or triple. measurements don't matter much, it just has to have
a nice consistency when done. If too wet, add more noodles. If too
dry, put in some milk or more soup.

6 oz Wide egg noodles (about 3 cups) cooked & drained.
1 Can of Tuna, drained
1 Can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk (add last & adjust as needed)
salt & pepper, to taste
Cheddar Cheese (medium or sharp) as much as desired.

Cook the noodles, & mix all the ingredients except the cheese. You can
pour everything into a cassarole dish & melt grated cheese on top or
just use it as a condiment.

You can get creative with this recipe too.

Have fun!