by Carol V.
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January 4, 2007

What is your "braindead" meal that you can fix without thinking about it?

November 08, 2008 08:47 PM EST
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What is 1 of your favorite "I can make it in my sleep" meals???

One of mine is sloppy joes.  Brown the ground beef with minced onion, drain and pour in 1/2 bottle of bbq sauce.  Just grate some cheese and fix some veggies. 

Another one is beef stew in the crockpot.

What are your 'braindead' recipes??

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Comments: 70

Donald M. Nov 8, 2008, 9:13pm EST
Hot dogs of course.
Open a can of chili, throw a few hot dogs in it heat while you smear some mustard on a bun, grab the shredded chesse from the fridge, cut up a little onion. Place buns on plate place hot dog on bun, top with chili, cheese and onions. Simple. LOL.
Alexis Newell Nov 8, 2008, 9:22pm EST
Spaghetti and meatballs.

The meatballs I get frozen at Costco, so I just have to defrost as many as I need, add a jar of Newman's Own spaghetti sauce and simmer and boil the spaghetti in the meantime.

Tonight, even that was apparently too much trouble as we had Tombstone pizza. :)
Karen G. Nov 8, 2008, 9:29pm EST
hot dogs and spaghetti
Carol V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:21pm EST
Thanks Donald.

Chili is another braindead meal - brown meat, drain, put in beans and seasoning and heat until done.
Carol V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:22pm EST
Thanks Alexis!!

Spaghetti and meatballs are good too!!!
Carol V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:22pm EST
Thanks Karen. It appears that everyone agrees with the hotdogs and spaghetti
Carol V. Nov 8, 2008, 10:23pm EST
Thanks Tina. That sounds yummy!!
.* Sandi * Nov 8, 2008, 11:37pm EST
Thanks for sharing
Good read
Chana M. Nov 9, 2008, 2:19pm EST
Throw it in the microwave, take it out. Or my alternate which is put it in the toaster, take it out. I am a bad cook Carol!
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 2:26pm EST
Thanks Chana. I have a friend who has been know to set off the fire alarm when she boils water. I have NEVER let her live that down.
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 2:39pm EST
Thanks Sandi
Mary G. Nov 9, 2008, 6:37pm EST
Crock Pot Chicken Soup

You put in chicken, vegetables, broth or use condensed soup and a can of water. Turn on high 4 and 1/2 hours.
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 6:39pm EST
Thanks Mary. It sounds very similar to the way I make my beef stew. Meat, broth, veggie and water and turn on low for 8 hours (while at work)
JoAnn C. Nov 9, 2008, 7:05pm EST
any type of pasta
Jeana Hamilton Nov 9, 2008, 7:08pm EST
spagetti o's straight out of the can
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 7:15pm EST
Thanks JoAnn
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 7:15pm EST
Thanks Jeana!!
Ali C. Nov 9, 2008, 8:57pm EST
Baked Pasta
Put pasta, sauce and water in a pyrex dish.
Bake till done!
:-)
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 8:59pm EST
Thanks Ali!!

That does sound easy!
DIANE D. Nov 9, 2008, 9:53pm EST
a can of soup
DIANE D. Nov 9, 2008, 9:53pm EST
mac and cheese
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 10:04pm EST
Thanks Diane
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Nov 9, 2008, 10:37pm EST
Pb&J LOL I'm not much of a cook
Carol V. Nov 9, 2008, 10:43pm EST
Thanks Melissa. PB&J's are good too.
sonia v. Nov 10, 2008, 4:35am EST
so many
Carol V. Nov 10, 2008, 7:52pm EST
Thanks Sonia
Sandra L. Nov 11, 2008, 12:48am EST
Grilled Cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Deborah R. Nov 11, 2008, 3:42pm EST
Hamburgers. pay it forward.
Kat W. Nov 11, 2008, 8:04pm EST
pasta

Paying it forward
Carol V. Nov 11, 2008, 8:27pm EST
Thanks Sandra. I like grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup with the ramen noodles added.
Carol V. Nov 11, 2008, 8:27pm EST
Thanks Deborah --- Hamburgers are also very easy and yummy!!!!!!!!!
Carol V. Nov 11, 2008, 8:27pm EST
Thanks Katherine!!
Allison R. Nov 12, 2008, 12:18am EST
when I am feeling lazy I make salad. Mmmmm.. organic....
Carol V. Nov 12, 2008, 5:35pm EST
Thanks Allison. A salad might hit the spot tomorrow for lunch.
C C. Nov 12, 2008, 9:54pm EST
anything in the crockpot
B F. Nov 13, 2008, 10:28pm EST
Bagel or french bread pizza!!! I get the bagels or the bread, the cheese, and the sauce out and let the kiddos go nuts...
Carol V. Nov 13, 2008, 10:37pm EST
Thanks CC. I love my crockpot too!!!
Carol V. Nov 13, 2008, 10:38pm EST
Thanks BF. That's a great idea. I might have to borrow it one of these nights.
Misty Reynolds Nov 14, 2008, 9:37pm EST
i can make homemade pizza without thinking i have done it so much
Carol V. Nov 14, 2008, 11:45pm EST
Thanks Misty - pizza sounds good
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Becky S. Nov 15, 2008, 5:16am EST
the chicken & rice w/ cheese thats on the back of the Campbells cream ofchicken soup can. Ive made it many times I dont need to take the recipe out anymore. I tweak it a little though, no veggies (hubby dont like em) few extra spices & presto!!! All done. Great easy to fix meal. Make sure you get the long grain par boiled rice though or it wont turn out right. I find it at Wal-Mart.
Carol V. Nov 15, 2008, 11:21am EST
Thanks Becky. That sounds good too.
Penny M. Nov 16, 2008, 1:53pm EST

Paying it Forward
Susan V. Nov 16, 2008, 5:31pm EST
Just passing by to to pay it forward
Carol B Nov 16, 2008, 6:05pm EST
baked ziti. pay it forward.
Carol V. Nov 16, 2008, 8:12pm EST
Thanks Susan.
Carol V. Nov 16, 2008, 8:12pm EST
Thanks Carol. Pasta type dishes seem to be the dominant "braindead" meal
Ariel Storm Nov 17, 2008, 10:53am EST
mac and cheese! paying it forward
spaghetti and lemon pepper chicken.
**Paying it forward**
chili, cornbread, shrimp alfredo

Just stopping by to pay it forward.
Lisa C. Nov 17, 2008, 3:57pm EST
Spaghetti with meat sauce.
~~Paying it Forward!~~
Lisa B. Nov 17, 2008, 5:38pm EST
Spaghetti, tacos, enchiladas and fajitas.
Cathi L. Nov 17, 2008, 5:46pm EST
Just jumpin' in to Pay~It~Forward!
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Samantha V. Nov 17, 2008, 6:29pm EST
chili or spaghetti!

Paying it forward!! :) *HUGS*
Denise W. Nov 17, 2008, 7:09pm EST
sausage, peppers and onions
Old Bay Chicken
"paying it forward"
Carol V. Nov 17, 2008, 10:04pm EST
Thank you all for stopping by to pay it forward.
Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G. Nov 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
mac and cheese
Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G. Nov 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
pancakes
Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G. Nov 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
egg sandwiches
Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G. Nov 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
Paying it Forward
Jenn P. Nov 18, 2008, 8:22am EST
***Pay It Forward***
Kelly M. Nov 30, 2008, 1:46am EST
Thanks for paying it forward to me! Be sure to join my group one for me one for you!
B.B. B. Dec 1, 2008, 3:00am EST
i can do a Beefstew also and Spaghetti, and ........ lets see, i can make BBQ Ribs, frito pie, and a chicken and rice soup
B.B. B. Dec 1, 2008, 3:00am EST
~paying it forward~
APE 131313 Jan 13, 2009, 3:46pm EST
Tuna melt sandwich on rye bread.
Barbara A. Feb 21, 2009, 2:23pm EST
canned beef stew over rice.
Laura Logan Feb 23, 2009, 3:25pm EST
Omlets or pancakes. Usually Thursday nights I am so tired that breakfast becomes dinner.

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