Hello, Fellow Sleevers!

I'm just looking for some new ideas to go to when I haven't planned a meal (sometimes it happens). So far I go for a 'Lunchables' and ditch the crackers. I'll eat the meat and cheese only, dip them in some mustard, and sometimes throw in some fruit or Protein chips if I'm really hungry, but that's getting old. I love to cook, but I'm single and my new pouch is even more wasteful of prepared foods so I've been trying to learn how to freeze/reheat. My question is: What are some tricks of the trade for quickie meals?

Down 35lbs. as of today! WOO HOO!

Those breakfast bites sound great!

My go-to foods are:

Store-bought:

Cans of tuna or sardines

The mini-cans of baked Beans

eggs, cheese

Cottage cheese (used to hate the stuff pre-op, now I love it)

Beef jerky occasionally

I like to cook, so I make a bunch of stuff on the weekends, and either freeze individual portions or just try to make less. I live alone as well, so I invested in smaller cookware such as a 2-quart slow cooker, 6" frying pans, and assorted ramekins. I also purchased a vacuum sealer, which allows me to buy things "family size" chicken breast and freeze portions.

Homemade staples:

Baked beans

Greek yogurt

Baked fish (I'm a fisherman, love the sport, and if I'm lucky, will always have a supply of freshly caught fish in the freezer)

Fish chowders

Popsicles made with the above yogurt, pineapple and/or another fruit and a little coconut stevia. Delish.

I'll be getting a mini smoker and look forward to making my own beef jerky (less salt and no nitrates) and smoked fish which I will mix with cream cheese for a nice dip.

Be well…

I've seen most of my go to's listed here big wanted to add....

Pacific Gold Turkey Jerky (I get mine at Costco)

Cashews and pistachios

Laughing cow light cheese wedges