What meal do you prepare when you have no time to cook?

United States
May 21, 2009 10:19pm CST
Today I made tacos for lunch. They were really tasty tacos, worthy of being a dinner meal. Then I got so busy online that I ran out of time to make a big supper, so it was every man for himself. Sort of left overs for supper night. If you find it in the fridge it's yours. And, it really worked out. Usually we have a big meal for dinner and then everyone lounges around feeling bloated. But tonight's 'lighter' supper worked well. What type of meal do you prepare when you don't really have time to cook?
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25 responses
• Australia
22 May 09
I would have to say that for me, it would have to be spaghetti bog...it's easy to make when you use a ready made sauce & the mince can be cooked when frozen - speaking of which, that's what I'm gonna cook for dinner tonight.
• United States
22 May 09
That sounds really yummy!
• United States
25 May 09
You're the sweetest! Thanks for the funny.
• Australia
22 May 09
It was great - I have some leftovers if you would like me to send some to you through cyberspace :p Thanks for the BR
@AmbiePam (92719)
• United States
23 May 09
When I don't have time to cook for myself I go into my freezer and pop out a Lean Cuisine. Believe me, I prefer to have a real meal. But I guess sometimes they come in handy.
• United States
25 May 09
Nothing wrong with Lean Cuisine! I prefer Boston Market, but that has way more calories. Good taste though.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
5 Jun 09
A lot of times for us it usually ends up being something quick like a homemade Cheeseburger and some noodles, or just plain macaroni and cheese. A lot of it really depends on what we are in the mood for, but we have often times just done left overs as well.
@youless (112492)
• Guangzhou, China
23 May 09
That's easy. I will make the instant soup. And I will fry the eggs. If the tomatoes are available, I will use them to make a dish. It won't spend longer time to prepare for a meal like this. I love China
• United States
25 May 09
Sounds yummy!
• Germany
5 Jun 09
Hi beautyqueen. When i have no time to cook, then i will make the toast together with banana, sausage, and cheese. I love these combinations, it tastes good for me. And most importantly, it is easy to prepare and does not spend me much time on it. Sometimes, i will make some pasta too. It's also quite simple but though it will spend me about half an hour. However, it is still easier to prepare than the dishes that i used to prepare normally. Besides, making myself a noodle soup is also a good choice. It will spend me about 15 minutes. Simple and delicious! Happy mylotting and have a nice day!
• Indonesia
22 May 09
When I don't have time to cook for my family, I just serve instant Quaker outmeal. It's easy to prepared, just pour some hot water on it and it's ready.
• United States
22 May 09
I like mine with milk, cinnamon and raisins! Yum!
23 May 09
Hi beauty, I wish I can say things like that but I have to make time for cooking as my hubby works and I don't so I have to make time for cooking, I have a set time to start cooking so I leave my computer and cook then come back on it for a little while till hubby comes home, get his dinner out have dinner then sit bak down for the rest of the evening on my computer. Tamara
@mzj033y (185)
• United States
22 May 09
I think that if I don't have time to cook, I'll eat whatever is on the table or whatever is easy to make. If I don't have time for breakfast, I'll eat a banana. If I don't have time for lunch, i'll make cup noodles, which only takes three minutes. If I don't have time for dinner, I guess I'll order take out or go and buy a subway sandwich, since the store is close to me.
@Jenniferp (210)
• United States
22 May 09
Mmm...tacos are awesome! If I were hungry, I would go with burgers or sloppy joes for a quick meal. Maybe pasta. I usually have a dinner frozen from some other night in the freezer.
@Hedwig (283)
• China
22 May 09
I don't cook, because I am a student living in the university campus and I usually buy my meals from the cafeteria. However, when I don't want to go the cafeteria , I would like to eat outside, in other occations, I just eat some fruit,milk or some bread. I guess one day in the future, when I have no time to cook because of my career, I will also prepare my meal in this way, some fruit ,milk and bread.They are nutritious as well as tasty in my opinion.
@mahaan (3)
• India
22 May 09
When i dont have time to cook, i would generally give my family a healthy food of spirulina food supplement. Its in the form of tablets BUT a food supplment. A four tablets will give all the energy for a full day work. These are the tablets which a space astronauts take with them on the space journey. A simple and better food in the world. After the year 2020 this will be the major food supplement to all the people in the world. It gives you all the vitamins and minerals from 13 types of vegetables and fruits within a single tablet.
@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
22 May 09
I usually have packages of noodles that have everything you need for a meal and only take minutes in the microwave to prepare. I also have precooked ham which I serve with the noodles. It fills you up and taste good.
• Italy
22 May 09
I love toasts, or bette if is it too hot in summer i'll eat a big salad and some fruits...
@kanecn (149)
• China
31 May 09
When i'm busy and don't have time for cooking, i usually have instant noodle or cook a tomato soup, it doesn't take too much time, and take some breads with soup. sometimes i just eat an apple or some other snacks when i feel hungry and have meals after work.
• India
22 May 09
Since we all are rice lovers so dinner wont be complete without rice. On days I really don’t feel like cooking or my fridge is almost empty, I make a combi meal of khichdi…its rice and pulses and veggies all fried together with spices and then boiled and simmered till every items is cooked thru and soft. It has to have the consistency of thick porridge. Add a little butter on top and it’s the most yummy and nutritious meal ready.
• United States
22 May 09
i usually make them mac n cheese with a bit of sausage or hamburger thrown in,and some peas.it's pretty quick,and they like it. once in a while,particularily if i'm not feeling good i'll tell them to make sandwiches,but i usually try to make them at least something.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
22 May 09
I normally do something simple like sandwiches or a frozen dinner when I do not feel like cooking or I do not have time to make something that would take a long time. I have done every man for himself night before. My kids like that actually.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
22 May 09
Hi there beauty queen. When i have no time to cook, or rather said just a little time to do it, i might think at some of these alternatives: - sandwiches - scrambled eggs - pasta with tomato sos
@yoyozhou (356)
• China
22 May 09
Oh,I like noodle very much.If I have no time to cook,I will cook noodles. It doesn't take me a lot of time to cook noodles.And it tastes delicious.
• India
22 May 09
well . i agree that it depends.. But i prefer MAGGI