Need some ideas please?

[Smokin' in AZ]

Ok, I am batching it up here in the mountains as my wife went back to the valley until later this week, so I need some ideas on cooks for the next few days, bearing in mind cooking for one is pretty darn tough, and I do not want lots of leftovers (as we are nearing the end of the season and the freezer is already kinda full).

Any and all ideas welcome!

John

 

[chef jimmyj]

No Wife? Beer and the Blue Plate Special at the local Tavern! That or make anything You like that she will not eat...JJ

 

[drdon]

Probably no Uber Eats! Then you're stuck squirrel hunting, and pine cone seeds.
Don

 

[radio]

Pork steak, chicken thighs or drummies, Spam. Yes, Spam! Score the loaf half way through in a diamond pattern, coat with yellow mustard and generously apply your favorite rib rub making sure to get some down in the scores. Smoke at 250-270 and when it opens up like "Bloomin' onion, it is done. It renders nicely and tastes nothing like any Spam you ever had! Make two loaves because you will keep nibbling and only one will disappear way too fast!

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

No Wife? Beer and the Blue Plate Special at the local Tavern! That or make anything You like that she will not eat...JJ

Jimmy you are damn funny, but you have a good point. So I guess seafood is in the race!

Probably no Uber Eats! Then you're stuck squirrel hunting, and pine cone seeds.
Don

And drdon you are also very funny (I knew I would get some $hit)

But I only have one squirrel in the vicinity so that is not going to work...

Pork steak, chicken thighs or drummies, Spam. Yes, Spam! Score the loaf half way through in a diamond pattern, coat with yellow mustard and generously apply your favorite rib rub making sure to get some down in the scores. Smoke at 250-270 and when it opens up like "Bloomin' onion, it is done. It renders nicely and tastes nothing like any Spam you ever had! Make two loaves because you will keep nibbling and only one will disappear way too fast!

Radio, that actually has a good chance of making the list, as a kid we used to do a lot of spam. And when I stopped in Hawaii all of those times when I was in the navy they had some really great recipes.

John

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

@chilerelleno @Bearcarver @tx smoker

Help me out here please, what have you got on your lists that would work for me?

On my way to the store,
John

 

[GaryHibbert]

Definitely something you love, but your wife hates. I eat a lot of seafood whenever Miss Linda is away.
Gary

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

@chilerelleno @Bearcarver @tx smoker

Help me out here please, what have you got on your lists that would work for me?

On my way to the store,
John

@Steve H @chopsaw @Sowsage

 

[drdon]

On the serious side, Jerky and dehydrated fruits that you can do so you KNOW whats in it. If the scent isn't important I love sardines and crackers.

 

[Sowsage]

Your right cooking for one is almost impossible. You could smoke a small bacon wrapped meatloaf for dinner one night. Then the next day make a sandwich with it for lunch. I like a cold meatloaf sandwich sliced right out of the fridge! I also like the spam idea! Also keep in mind a nice big steak dinner is cheaper when you only have to buy one steak lol!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Beer is the first priority.

After that you got wings, smash burgers, if you have any PP in the freezer do some nachos or pork shots, grill one big ass nice steak, not sure what your equipment is but master the art of homemade pizza, bacon wrapped scallops, etc...the options are endless!

 

[chopsaw]

@Sowsage ,,, Damn , I mean my thoughts almost exactly .
Cheaper to do a nice steak .
I also like the spam idea , could also slice and grill it . Same with bologna .
Pick a protein or 2 that can make 2 meals , but cook one day .

However , I like cooking for just me . One thing I do when it's just me . I pick a couple brats , or Italian sausage . Cut them out of the casing and rough chop . Fry in a pan and add to egg noodles .

Get a tray of chicken thighs . I also like a pork sausage burger . Eats good on a bun for supper , chop it up with some eggs in the morning .

 

[Sowsage]

I also like a pork sausage burger . Eats good on a bun for supper , chop it up with some eggs in the morning .[/QUOTE]
This right here! Sausage burgers really hit the spot sometimes!

 

[noboundaries]

BLT, then BLT&E (add an egg). I grill up a batch of chicken thighs whenever Mrs. NB is out of town. Then I eat them a bunch of different ways from tacos to fried rice.

And scotch for a sleeping pill.

 

[xray]

I normally cook things my wife doesn’t like when she’s away....but that’s not much.

Or I make a nice dinner and send pictures to the wife.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/ribeye-while-the-wife-is-away.247679/

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/a-tri-tip-smokes-in-pa.276537/

The key word is. Bachelor. That means you get to cook whatever the heck you want, lol.

 

[Steve H]

ABT's and some bacon wrapped scallops or shrimp. Grilled pizza. Smoked gouda or cheddar mac and cheese. Damn, now I'm getting hungry!

 

[tx smoker]

"@chilerelleno @Bearcarver @tx smoker

Help me out here please, what have you got on your lists that would work for me?

On my way to the store,
John"

I'm all in for the seafood concept. That's what I do when Tracy ups and leaves me for whatever reason. You can cook as much or as little as you like. My favorites are Cajun grilled shrimp and blackened fish...whatever you like. Most any will blacken nicely. I did a spicy Italian meatball sammie yesterday with homemade sausage and homemade spicy marinara. It was absolutely outstanding!! Gotta run right now as I'm meeting up with some friends at my little pub. Lemme know if you want me to post some pics and recipes for spice mixes and/or the sammie yesterday.

Cold beer in my immediate future,
Robert

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Definitely something you love, but your wife hates. I eat a lot of seafood whenever Miss Linda is away.
Gary

Thanks Gary, that's usually what I do also. And since most suggestions say this too I am going to do some seafood!

On the serious side, Jerky and dehydrated fruits that you can do so you KNOW whats in it. If the scent isn't important I love sardines and crackers.

Thanks drdon, but for me sardines are bait that I use to catch stripers....

Your right cooking for one is almost impossible. You could smoke a small bacon wrapped meatloaf for dinner one night. Then the next day make a sandwich with it for lunch. I like a cold meatloaf sandwich sliced right out of the fridge! I also like the spam idea! Also keep in mind a nice big steak dinner is cheaper when you only have to buy one steak lol!

Thanks sowsage, Now that is a good idea, a smoked meatloaf and seafood!

Beer is the first priority.

After that you got wings, smash burgers, if you have any PP in the freezer do some nachos or pork shots, grill one big ass nice steak, not sure what your equipment is but master the art of homemade pizza, bacon wrapped scallops, etc...the options are endless!

Thanks smokinVOLfan, added Jack Daniels to the list (beer is for the golf course ) No smoker yet but it is on the list of new toys for christmas or my birthday. And a nice big a$$ steak has been added to the list.

@Sowsage ,,, Damn , I mean my thoughts almost exactly .
Cheaper to do a nice steak .
I also like the spam idea , could also slice and grill it . Same with bologna .
Pick a protein or 2 that can make 2 meals , but cook one day .

However , I like cooking for just me . One thing I do when it's just me . I pick a couple brats , or Italian sausage . Cut them out of the casing and rough chop . Fry in a pan and add to egg noodles .

Get a tray of chicken thighs . I also like a pork sausage burger . Eats good on a bun for supper , chop it up with some eggs in the morning .

Thanks chopsaw, the brats are now on the shopping list!

I also like a pork sausage burger . Eats good on a bun for supper , chop it up with some eggs in the morning .

This right here! Sausage burgers really hit the spot sometimes![/QUOTE]

Right you are sowsage, on the list...

BLT, then BLT&E (add an egg). I grill up a batch of chicken thighs whenever Mrs. NB is out of town. Then I eat them a bunch of different ways from tacos to fried rice.

And scotch for a sleeping pill.

Thanks noboundaries, not really a thighs fan, but I added the JD in place of the scotch!

I normally cook things my wife doesn’t like when she’s away....but that’s not much.

Or I make a nice dinner and send pictures to the wife.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/ribeye-while-the-wife-is-away.247679/

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/a-tri-tip-smokes-in-pa.276537/

The key word is. Bachelor. That means you get to cook whatever the heck you want, lol.

Thanks xray, the steak on the list has just been made a ribeye....

ABT's and some bacon wrapped scallops or shrimp. Grilled pizza. Smoked gouda or cheddar mac and cheese. Damn, now I'm getting hungry!

Thanks Steve, shrimp is the seafood of choice, added to the list!

"@chilerelleno @Bearcarver @tx smoker

Help me out here please, what have you got on your lists that would work for me?

On my way to the store,
John"

I'm all in for the seafood concept. That's what I do when Tracy ups and leaves me for whatever reason. You can cook as much or as little as you like. My favorites are Cajun grilled shrimp and blackened fish...whatever you like. Most any will blacken nicely. I did a spicy Italian meatball sammie yesterday with homemade sausage and homemade spicy marinara. It was absolutely outstanding!! Gotta run right now as I'm meeting up with some friends at my little pub. Lemme know if you want me to post some pics and recipes for spice mixes and/or the sammie yesterday.

Cold beer in my immediate future,
Robert

Thanks Robert, since Steve had me add shrimp to the menu I am gonna make it cajun! And the brats just became spicy italian sausage....

Again thank all ya'll for the sugestions!

What a great group of folks

John

 

[chilerelleno]

LMAO!
Great way to put together a grocery list.
Steak and seafood would've been on my list for sure.

 

[Bearcarver]

@chilerelleno @Bearcarver @tx smoker

Help me out here please, what have you got on your lists that would work for me?

On my way to the store,
John

Below are 3 different Meals that are both Fun & Very Tasty, with or without the Mrs:

Mrs Bear's Unstuffed Peppers
Deerlupkis (Unstuffed Cabbage)
Cheesesteak Hot Pockets

Bear