Three Quick Meals With Things Kept On Hand

There are some days where I run out of the house like a bat out of hell, most likely because I've hit the snooze button too many times or my short attention span led me to distraction.  So here are two quick meals (or snacks) that I'm able to make quickly with things that are ALWAYS in my fridge or pantry. 

For breakfast, I'll take a container of yogurt (usually nonfat and of some fruit variety) and throw some Cheerios or other cereal on top, and chow it down.  This can be portable if you are walking to class, but doesn't work so well in the car.

For lunch, another quick and portable meal is a grilled cheese sandwich or even quesadilla.  These can be made on the stove-top in a pan, but the broiler works pretty well too. I recently moved into a house that has a decent broiler (I'm talking flames, not the lame-o broiler that electric ovens have), and had a broiled quesadilla today.  This saves time and there is less fat because you don't have to butter the bread or tortilla.   Continue Reading>>

Scrambled Egg Pitas

Here is a quick recipe for breakfast pitas which are great for on the way to school.

The main ingredients are pitas and eggs, but there are some simple variations to suit your tastes. The pita makes this breakfast extremely portable, because it is a little pocket for your food.

Just scramble some eggs, and stuff the pita with egg and you're good to go. If you have time in the morning, the eggs can be scrambled in a pan. If in a hurry, scramble the eggs in the microwave. To do this, crack the egg into a microwave safe container and whisk with a fork. Pop in the microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and then microwave for another 45 seconds.

If you are feeling extra crafty, add some of the following ingredients:

- Crumble some sausage into the pan if cooking on the stove

- Chop some onions or mushrooms, or both, and add to egg before cooking (Chopped bell peppers also work quite well)

- After stuffing the pita with scrambled eggs, top with shredded cheese

- Top your finished pita with salsa or hot sauce

The possibilities are endless!
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