I regularly bake sweet potatoes then add plain yogurt, salted peanuts, feta, nutritional yeast, and drown it in hot sauce. The dish has no name nor should it ever see the light of day. What goblin mode meals do you guys eat?

    • degen@midwest.socialEnglish
      17·
      9 months ago

      I’d love to answer OP, but that description somehow made me forget everything I’ve ever eaten.

    • 200ok@lemmy.world
      12·
      9 months ago

      And here I am, bookmarking this post… I have meals planned for the next 3 weeks!

  • saigot@lemmy.ca
    74·
    9 months ago

    I keep a bouquet of dry pasta on my desk that I absentmindedly munch on while I work.

    Sometimes I’ll eat a whole head of cabbage over a day peeling it leaf by leaf.

  • BougieBirdie@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    55·
    9 months ago

    Instant noodles, peanut butter, and sriracha. Crack an egg in near the end.

    It’s actually pretty close to pad thai, but screams of struggle meal

    • Mister Neon@lemmy.worldOP
      17·
      9 months ago

      Yeah I definitely started relying on peanut proteins during my years of unemployment.

      Try chopping up a green onion and throwing that in. White bit at the beginning of the boil and the green bits at the end. They’re extremely cheap.

        • juliebean@lemm.ee
          5·
          9 months ago

          i only ever get green onions a few weeks after buying an onion that i didn’t get around to cooking.

          • kurcatovium@lemm.eeEnglish
            7·
            9 months ago

            Well, I’m no expert, but I believe this is a bit different kind of green onions…

            • juliebean@lemm.ee
              2·
              9 months ago

              maybe? i’m quite sure you can use them in the same way though. garlic greens are good too. and depending where you live, you can forage good wild options too. my dad’s back yard usually gets a good crop of 3 pointed leeks that i would harvest when i lived with him.

        • Mister Neon@lemmy.worldOP
          4·
          9 months ago

          You’re probably right. I have never personally seen them more expensive than like $1.25 for a half dozen.

        • BougieBirdie@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          2·
          9 months ago

          Frugal tip: You can get a lot more life out of green onions by setting them in a jar of water. Trim what you need from the ends, and the plant will grow probably 3-4 times before you need to replace it.

        • Schmoo@slrpnk.net
          1·
          9 months ago

          In many places in North America field garlic (which is very similar to green onions) grows voraciously in people’s yards in the Spring. Leave a small patch of yard unmowed and you’ll have more than you know what to do with. Just be careful not to mistake it for death camas.

          • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world
            1·
            9 months ago

            I’ve got gutter mint, but no volunteer garlic.

            I have plans to eventually start a garden once I’m done tearing up the backyard.

    • spittingimage@lemmy.world
      7·
      9 months ago

      I wouldn’t serve instant noodles to guests either, but you have the gourmet version there.

    • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world
      4·
      9 months ago

      Update: This was pretty tasty. I’ll probably use just a spoonful of PB next time. I used half the ramen seasoning packet and added a little fish sauce as well. Scallions would definitely kick it up a notch, but that involves significantly more work.

    • PorkTaco@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      9 months ago

      We do the same thing! Had it yesterday for breakfast. We’ve been buying Ramen packs from Costco that are pretty spicy so we’ve been skipping the Sriracha though.

      • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world
        1·
        9 months ago

        I wish my Costco had spicy ramen packets. I’ll check again later today just to be sure.

    • Lianodel@ttrpg.networkEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago

      Minus the egg, that’s also a popular backpacking meal.

  • superkret@feddit.org
    541·
    9 months ago

    Toasted bread with blue cheese, a fried egg, hot sauce and maple syrup on top.

    • CaptSatelliteJack@lemy.lolEnglish
      49·
      9 months ago

      Sounds like something I’d pay 16$ to have served by a malnourished hipster on a cutting board to a table lit by a bar bulb as an appetizer.

    • kurcatovium@lemm.eeEnglish
      151·
      9 months ago

      This sounded really good… until the maple syrup thing. Why? Why?!

      Don’t get me wrong. Maple syrup is great. On pancakes or so, but this? This truly is an abomination.

      • superkret@feddit.org
        10·
        9 months ago

        Cause there’s nothing quite like the combination of savoury, salty, spicy and sweet.
        Other favorites of mine are chocolate chili, and my famous habanero honey salad dressing.

        • kurcatovium@lemm.eeEnglish
          5·
          9 months ago

          I get that mixing thing, although it’s virtually non-existent in my country’s cuisine. But still, this one doesn’t feel right at all.

      • Akrenion@slrpnk.net
        1·
        9 months ago

        Try some sweet jam on a sharp cheese. It’s such a good blend. Some people mix mustard and jelly but I think you can skip that for blue cheese.

    • RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      9 months ago

      I used to work at a bakery and my favourite thing to do was bring home a fresh baguette and eat it with blue cheese.

  • Foreigner@lemmy.world
    36·
    9 months ago

    Hobo salad: Canned kidney beans, canned sweetcorn, canned tuna, salad dressing. If I’m feeling fancy/not lazy I’ll add some chopped shallots or scallions.

  • Cataphract@lemmy.ml
    34·
    9 months ago

    my special treat that my partner hates for me to make but gobbles up bowls of: White Rice, Ground Beef, and Cream of Mushroom soup (campbells can). White rice like you like it, Ground the beef and salt generously after draining grease (helps the beef pop out more in the taste), then I usually do half of the milk called for with the soup.

    Bed of RIce in a bowl, ground beef on top, then pour the cream of mushroom soup on it. Such a warm and crazy good taste but I get looks whenever I bring it up so I don’t make it that often unless it’s just me for a few days.

    • Grapho@lemmy.mlEspañol
      7·
      9 months ago

      That does sound really good and sort of appropriate, like a curried beef or something. Idk why anybody gives you a look lol it’s a protein in sauce served over rice, what’s even weird about it?

      • Cataphract@lemmy.ml
        1·
        9 months ago

        I think it’s a combination of things, like I’m making ground beef so your mind goes taco but you’re getting a soupy bowl. Also, cream of mushroom soup is just one of those weird soups that doesn’t look or sound good on most people’s radar (see it mostly by itself or with a chicken recipe) but always kicks off a casserole or dish the right way. Then I bust out the rice and the confusion just sets in till they realize I’m already done lol.

    • 2ugly2live@lemmy.world
      3·
      9 months ago

      I used to eat this all the time, but with instant mash. It looks like vomit, but it is delicious. ❤️

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
    32·
    9 months ago

    I bake a mean creamy chicken (like you’d find in a pot pie) but, for whatever fucking reason, I absolutely love that flavor spliced with white vinegar. I have a deep love of pushing tangy sour to the border of spiciness.

    • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world
      10·
      9 months ago

      A strong acidic zing is missing from a lot of dishes.

      Generally I keep white vinegar around specifically for its chemical properties rather than its flavor, though.

      • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
        5·
        9 months ago

        Yup, that’s also pretty good! I think it pairs better with white vinegar though.

  • Trollivier@sh.itjust.works
    29·
    9 months ago

    When I’m home alone, I’ll sometimes revert to my “first apartment” mood and cook spaghetti with Campbell tomato soup in it, added with sautéed onions, mushrooms, hotdog sausages, and add cheese in it.

    Is probably better than the crappiest thing I could come up with, but I wouldn’t serve that too an adult. But maybe to children.

    • logos@sh.itjust.works
      101·
      9 months ago

      This sounds like Guy Fieri got super high and wanted chef boyardee.

      Id eat it.

    • ...m...@ttrpg.network
      1·
      9 months ago

      …sometimes i do likewise, but for me it’s either totino’s cheese pizza with morningstar spicy black bean burger on top, or a box of uncle ben’s long-grain-and-wild-rice mixed with kraft italian cheese blend and morningstar chik patties baked like a casserole…

  • blackbrook@mander.xyz
    27·
    9 months ago

    I haven’t had this in a while but one if my lazy bachelor meals was baked potatoes with kim chee and sour cream.

    • Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world
      4·
      9 months ago

      There’s a banked potato spot in my city that sells just baked potatoes with like 50 variations on the menu. You can get a baked potato topped with anything from chilly to brisket, vegetables, etc

  • grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world
    283·
    9 months ago

    Pasta with ketchup instead of tomato sauce

    Rice with ketchup

    Ketchup with ketchup

    I love ketchup

    • folaht@lemmy.ml
      4·
      9 months ago

      I grew up with pasta and ketchup at home.
      It was my favourite dish.

    • Jarix@lemmy.world
      4·
      9 months ago

      Try filipino ketchup. Its made with banana apparently, i would never have known

      • grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world
        3·
        9 months ago

        That sounds amazing but alas, bananas and plantains make my stomach hurt, so I avoid anything related.

    • Cataphract@lemmy.ml
      4·
      9 months ago

      From one ketchup connoisseur to another, I started with and continue to eat crackers, cheese, and ketchup. Saltine crackers, like the crappy soup kind (don’t get anything fancy), Cheddar cheese (mild works but sharp is a better hit), and then whatever ketchup but I tend to do heinz or store brands since it tends to have more of a vinegary taste.

  • x00z@lemmy.worldEnglish
    263·
    9 months ago

    Sandwiches with potato chips between them

  • Skua@kbin.earth
    231·
    9 months ago

    Earlier this week I had curry on nacho chips because I made some really good curry and did not have the energy to make the actual nacho accoutrements that I had planned on doing

    It was great

    • Mister Neon@lemmy.worldOP
      9·
      9 months ago

      That sounds baller and something you’d find in Texas hill country.

      • Skua@kbin.earth
        5·
        9 months ago

        I live in Scotland so, uhh… guess we’ve got the hills and a general attitude towards the bigger country we’re a part of? Not a lot else in common, but still

    • boatswain@infosec.pub
      6·
      9 months ago

      Oh man, that reminds me of a place near me that does palak paneer fries. It’s like Indian poutine. Amazing.

      • Jarix@lemmy.world
        4·
        9 months ago

        Just tried a new Indian place near me that has masala fries and poutine on the menu

      • tamal3@lemmy.world
        4·
        9 months ago

        Have you tried palak paneer pizza? It might be a Baltimore thing. So good.

        • boatswain@infosec.pub
          3·
          9 months ago

          That is relevant to my interests. I’ll have to pay a visit to Baltimore.

        • RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works
          1·
          9 months ago

          We had Indian pizza places where I used to live in Canada. It just makes so much sense. Lots of saucy food in Indian cuisine that is eaten with bread.

  • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
    21·
    9 months ago

    Pan-fried canned chick peas with black pepper, butter, oregano, basil, and sometimes paprika, chili powder, and hot sauce if I want some kick.

    I cook it when I’m in a rush or tired, it’s done in 10-15 minutes, fills me up, and is packed with good protein.

    But I would never feed it to anybody else, it’s lazy bro/fitness food lol.

      • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
        3·
        9 months ago

        I mean, I like it lol, but I love chickpeas, I would almost eat them raw from the can.

        • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
          4·
          9 months ago

          If you’re eating them that regularly, it may be worth the savings to buy them dry, and soak overnight before cooking them. I dunno. It is worth it for me.

          • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
            5·
            9 months ago

            I buy them in bulk by the can at a pretty good price already, but I’ll look into that, thanks!

        • BCsven@lemmy.ca
          1·
          9 months ago

          They are good just drizzled in Ranch dressing. LOL

    • NicolaHaskell@lemmy.world
      3·
      9 months ago

      I roast seasoned chickpeas for snacking like that. I’ll top pan fried chickpeas with leftover rice and carrot then let those steam up with the lid on. It helps contain popping beans too lol

  • MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works
    20·
    9 months ago

    Cold baked beans straight from the tin, eaten with a spoon. I’m grinning thinking of my dinner guests’ faces as they contemplate their tins.

    • mindbleach@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      9 months ago

      Corned beef hash right out of the can is alarmingly close to dog food.

      And better than it has any right to be.