Cooking Slump
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79525)
United States
August 8, 2016 9:46am CST
I always enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for the family but it seems as if I'm in a slump lately. I never know what to make and it just seems as if we're eating the same few things over and over.
Maybe the hot weather has something to do with it but my culinary creativity is at an all time low.
Tonight we're having chicken but I'm at a loss at how to cook it. I'm tired of grilling, baking and slow-cooking. Doesn't seem like there's much left to put a new spin on that old chicken.
Oh well, I'm sure inspiration will hit at some point in the day....if not, I'll probably fire up the grill and have another dull and boring meal.
Do you hit those cooking slumps?
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
guess I should see what youtube offers in the way of variety
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I'm trying to snap out of it....guess I shouldn't put too much worry into cooking and just enjoy the food
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I cook for a family so I try to shake things up a bit so we aren't eating the same thing over and over. No one complains but I get tired of making the same things over and over
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@rebelann (111047)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Aug 16
At least you have incentive to try new ideas @Marilynda1225
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
8 Aug 16
when in doubt just throw the meat, veggies, and potatoes in the croch-pot and turn it on low and don't worry about a thing. At supper time it will be great
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
One pot meal sounds easy ...dont' know why I fret so much
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@1creekgirl (40377)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I definitely get tired of cooking the same things. For your chicken dish, what if you dice it up, heat it up in a good BBQ sauce, then serve on a bun with some chips or potato salad?
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
that sounds really good and easy Vicki...I'm sure everyone here would love it and perfect for a hot day
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
your meals always sound interesting and delicious
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I've been in that slump for a year or more now. I just do not feel like cooking at all.
Very rarely do I actually feel motivated to make something good. Otherwise I've been depending on someone else to make dinner (mostly my husband) or for their to be foods you can just throw in the oven to make.
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@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I wish I could pass the cooking torch to someone else but so far it's my job since the rest of the family works all day
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
Oh yes, I can relate. I also do go through cooking slumps sometimes especially during rainy days when all I wanted to do is just sit lazily or sleep to enjoy the cool weather.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
Yes, i do sometimes . Though , i only get to cook on Saturdays and Sundays , so i ask for suggestions from the family members as to what they like me to cook .
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Aug 16
I do at times just lose the energy or motivation to cook something really big or that takes some time to make.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
8 Aug 16
We have been eating out most of the time lately, I am just not into cooking in the heat.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Aug 16
@Marilynda1225 What I love are the huge portions you get these days, we always have at least 2 meals.
@Marilynda1225 (79525)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I have been dying to go out and eat but so far I haven't gone. I agree that cooking when it's hot is just too blah
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@jstory07 (134184)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Aug 16
It seems like we cook the same things over and over. But the things that we really like is what I fix every week. The things that are expensive like a nice t bone we have very rare.
But as long as it is good for you. We do not care.
@just4him (305251)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Aug 16
All the time. And now that I'm living alone, I don't even want to cook. That's all right as I need to lose weight, but I don't want to starve myself either. Have you made chicken salad yet?
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
8 Aug 16
I have an idea for you and it's easy- boil enough rice for everyone and then Chinese-style fry it in the pan with chopped celery and green onions and peas or whatever and then put about half a beat up egg through it- soya sauce, ginger, garlic (if wanted) and even a touch of teriyaki sauce. Now chop up most of the chicken in it and voila- a hearty meal of Chinese-style CHICKEN FRIED RICE~ DELISH!
