Alright, listen up, young’uns! Grandma’s gonna tell you how to make some good grub, and you ain’t needin’ a whole grocery store to do it. We’re talkin’ 6 ingredients or less, ’cause who got time for fancy-schmancy stuff, right?
First thing’s first, we gotta eat. And not that rabbit food, I’m talkin’ stick-to-your-ribs kinda food. So, let’s start with somethin’ easy peasy. We’ll call it… “Chicken and Taters.” Sounds fancy, but it ain’t. You need a chicken, any size, some taters – you know, potatoes – a bit of salt, some pepper, maybe a little oil, and if you’re feelin’ sassy, some garlic.
- Get that chicken, wash it good. Don’t be scared, just get the gunk off.
- Cut up them taters, big chunks, small chunks, don’t matter much.
- Toss the taters and chicken in a big pan, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle on the salt, pepper, and garlic if you’re usin’ it.
- Shove it in the oven, hot like, real hot. Maybe 350, maybe 400, depends on your oven. Cook it ’til the chicken ain’t pink no more and the taters are soft. That’s it! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Now, if you’re tired of chicken, we can do somethin’ with them shrimp. You know, them little pink things? We’ll make “Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli.” Don’t wrinkle your nose at the broccoli, it’s good for ya, even if it tastes like dirt sometimes.
You need shrimp, broccoli, garlic (lots of it, ’cause garlic makes everything better), some oil, and maybe a little lemon juice if you got it. And salt, always salt, gotta have salt.
Here’s the how-to:
Get a pan, heat up some oil. Throw in the garlic, let it sizzle a bit, but don’t burn it. Burnt garlic ain’t no good. Then toss in the shrimp and broccoli. Stir it around, add some salt, and let it cook ’til the shrimp turns pink and the broccoli is, well, cooked. Squeeze on a bit of lemon if you got it, and boom! Dinner is served.
See? Cookin’ ain’t hard. You don’t need a bunch of fancy stuff or a cookbook thicker than the Bible. Just good, plain food, made with love, and not too many things to wash afterwards. That’s the key, you know. Less washin’.
Let’s see, what else can we make? Ah, I know! “Pasta with Tomato Sauce.” This one’s a lifesaver when you got hungry mouths to feed and nothin’ in the fridge.
You need pasta – any kind will do, a can of tomatoes – crushed, diced, whole, whatever you got, some garlic, a little onion if you have it, some oil, and of course, salt and pepper. If you’re feelin’ fancy, a pinch of sugar can help cut the sourness of the tomatoes, but it ain’t necessary.
Here’s how it goes:
- Cook the pasta according to the package. Don’t overcook it; nobody wants mushy noodles.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat some oil in a pan. Chop up the onion and garlic, and cook ‘em until they’re soft.
- Pour in the tomatoes, add salt, pepper, and that pinch of sugar if you’re using it. Let it simmer for a bit, until it thickens up some.
- Drain the pasta and toss it in the sauce. Mix it all up, and there you go. A meal fit for a king, or at least a hungry family.
Now, some folks might say, “Grandma, ain’t that too simple?” And I say, “Hogwash!” Simple is good. Simple is fast. And when you got a belly rumblin’ and kids whinin’, simple is a blessing. Besides, who needs a recipe with 20 ingredients and instructions longer than my arm? Not me, and not you neither.
These recipes ain’t gonna win no fancy cookin’ contests, but they’ll fill your belly and warm your soul. And that’s what matters, right? Good food, made easy, with stuff you probably already got in your kitchen. So go on, get cookin’. And don’t forget to call your grandma sometimes. She might have a few more recipes up her sleeve.
And remember, don’t be scared to try new things. Cooking ain’t about followin’ rules, it’s about feedin’ your family and havin’ a little fun while you’re at it. Now get off your behind and go make something delicious!
Lastly, don’t forget to wash your hands, keep your kitchen clean, nobody wants to eat food made in a dirty place. That’s it for today, go make something good to eat!
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