Cooking dinner when you can't cook

Question

I want to make a nice meal for my pescatarian boyfriend for his birthday but I am an awwwful cook. What's something I can make besides simple pasta that won't end in disaster?

Anonymous · Answer

Veggie tacos are a great way to hide that you can't cook - it's mostly just chopping! https://www.cookingclassy.com/roasted-veggie-black-bean-tacos/

Courtney Klein · Answer

'Way back when tigers still smoked' and I still ate fish, I found that broiled salmon with some kind of sweet relish (or even just a nice, store bought jam) over some buttered wild rice with a side of steamed veggies was not only delicious, but also super easy and, so long as you don't forget to check the fish, really hard to mess up.

Anonymous · Answer

You could pop salmon and veggies in the oven with a little olive oil and lemon. Very nice summer dinner!

Anonymous · Answer

I think stir fry is the best easy dish because you can always add more sauce or more veggies/stuff if something goes wrong! Try a tofu/veggie stir fry with garlic soy sauce and any mix of vegetables around (like zucchini squash, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc).

Lindsey Joe · Answer

Shrimp is a super quick cook! (Here's bunch of shrimp recipe ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/themealplanningmethod/healthy-shrimp/) And I would encourage you to find a recipe with any accompanying video -- like those Buzzfeed Tasty videos -- to allow you to see the recipe step-by-step and not just the end product. Delicious does not have to be fancy! :)

Kim Beasley · Answer

Ceasear salad with garlic and butter bread. Easy and filling!

ArielCapers · Answer

I actually saved this easy recipe earlier this week and I think it’s a perfect thing to make! It’s only four ingredients but looks professional and tasty. So if you like chicken, pesto, cheese and a veggie of choice, maybe try this out? I’m excited to try it myself!

https://www.simplysissom.com/pestochickenbake/

Best of luck and let us know how it goes/what you chose to make!

Suzy Forman · Answer

So many good suggestions! I might have to start cooking a little more often!

Anonymous · Answer

can't go wrong with a fancy salad! I'm a big fan of greek salad and it's hard to get wrong. ratatouille is also super easy to make, and delicious over rice, pasta, etc.!

Karen Eisengruber · Answer

You can totally do it! Make some type of salad (Pinterest is a great resource), scallops are super simple (olive oil or butter in a pan, let it get hot and sear for 15-25 seconds on each side and they’re done), and pasta with a little olive oil, shredded Parmesan, and red pepper flakes!

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