Start with Hamburger Helper! When I first started cooking on my own, that was my standby until I was more comfortable tackling recipes. Even now, some cheesburger macaroni is this wonderful comfort dish - especially when you add insane amounts of heat (yay, hot sauce!) to the meat. But once you get the hang of it, it just gets easier and more fun! Except for the cleaning up afterwards - that just stays miserable.
If you want a yummy, easy 'upgrade' to a grilled cheese sammie, buy some good sourdough bread, provolone cheese, olive oil or butter, and kosher salt. Spread the olive oil or butter on one side, and salt the bottom of the pan. Put the sammie in and sprinkle the top with the salt (kosher salt has good texture and taste!). Instant gourmet grilled cheese! If you want some meat, buy some prociutto and put that in - it cooks up really fast.
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Date: 2008-01-25 04:57 am (UTC)If you want a yummy, easy 'upgrade' to a grilled cheese sammie, buy some good sourdough bread, provolone cheese, olive oil or butter, and kosher salt. Spread the olive oil or butter on one side, and salt the bottom of the pan. Put the sammie in and sprinkle the top with the salt (kosher salt has good texture and taste!). Instant gourmet grilled cheese! If you want some meat, buy some prociutto and put that in - it cooks up really fast.