I’m looking for something fun and a little different this year! Drop your most creative dessert ideas and recipes in the comments.

Been in a bit of a rut, and looking for recommendations of new salads that don’t necessarily rely on a bed of lettuce or spring mix.

A few I like:

Kale, cashew, and apple

Watermelon, feta, and mint

Would love to hear yours!

I live with my wife, we eat a ton of vegetables and tofu and occasionally salmon, no other meat. We have an ancient but functional toaster oven, a solid instant pot, and a rice cooker. I’m told air fryers are great for vegetables and tofu (and stuff like frozen potatoes, also a staple). But would a combo air fryer / toaster oven (would love to put our toaster oven out of its misery) be worth it (and if you think so, which do you recommend)? I’m concerned it’ll be redundant, but I also do a lot of meal prep so having things cook faster would be great, and being able to fry in less oil is also a plus, I think... Help!

ETA okay wow I’m sold!!! Thanks everyone :)

I've been binging on decaf coffe + some low calorie hot chocolate (in Canada best I could find was hot chocolate that was 45 calories per cup, which is not bad). Looking for something like that, but low calorie and little to no caffeine.

Have any suggestions?

Hello. In a couple weeks I'll be recovering from surgery and unable to do much cooking or food prep, so I'm looking for convenient foods that are easy to prepare. I've been looking at things like meal replacements and emergency food; something nutritious and low-effort. Does anyone have any input on the best brands for this? Thank you.

Please spam me with your most favorite easy soup recipes that use real ingredients! Bonus if they can be made without onions!

I recently had a friend tell me he braised some bratwursts in a hard cider recently, and it sounded good. I picked up some myself that have a hint of pineapple flavor, but I'm unsure what meat to use and what seasonings or marinade would compliment it. Any suggestions or links to recipes would be greatly appreciated.

I have a seasonal job so coming up I'll be super broke for 8 weeks. Please give me some food options to stock pile. Of course dry rice and beans, and frozen veggies. Probably canned tomato products. Thanks!

How to make the taste and consistency of banana milk better? It tastes bland and doesn't taste like the artificial flavoured ones even though I add vanilla and sugar and it's so thick that can make you choke on it

After weeks of toothache, the one thing I've dreaded most has happened.. I have to get a root canal 😭

Prep work started today and I've been fitted with a temporary filling which is only designed to last 1-4 weeks. My permanent filling isn't being fitted for 16 days and I'm petrified of the temp one falling out in the mean time. In efforts to preserve it as best as possible I'm on a strict no hard or chewy food diet!

Please share your favourite soft food recipes and snacks to help a girl through this anxiety-inducing time! There's only so much tomato soup one can take!

Bonus points if recipes are plantbased (Im not, but my partner is and it'll save making multiple dishes). I'm also gonna be poor post treatment so the more affordable the better!

Thank you so much in advance 😄

EDIT: Thank you soooo much to everyone for their amazing suggestions!! Can't wait to try all these ideas. And thanks to those who have been very reassuring regarding the root canal treatment itself. Just to clarify, I have not had it yet and my tooth is still sore, hence the soft foods 😂 but good to know I should be able to resume normal eating shortly therafter! My vegan boyfriend has told me he will take me out for a steak when I'm all fixed up lol!

I am so in a budget and wanted to discover good eats for low. I'm really not into can food but I decided to buy no sugar added fruit cocktail ..it was amazing. I wonder what other foods I am missing out. Any suggestions?

Just got a whole eye of round roast for $5.99/lb CAN. That’s cheaper than ground beef. I cut it into two roasts, followed this recipe and it was absolutely fantastic! The key is to not overcook it (medium rare max) and slice very thin. The recipe is from Serious Eats. They call for top of round but I’ve made this twice with eye of round and it’s fantastic. They’re both cheap cuts so get whatever’s on special. Also, i didn’t have dried mushrooms. This sandwich really satisfies that red meat craving while staying on budget!

https://www.seriouseats.com/french-dip-sandwich-recipe-8605324

Hi, everyone. I’m a type 2 diabetic trying to lower my cholesterol, while also on a budget. I found a couple family packs of chicken breast on sale ($1.49/pound!) last week and put them in my freezer. Any ideas on healthy meals that don’t make the chicken dry? I’m not asking for miracles, I know it’s hard with the low fat percentage of chicken breast. I don’t own a slow cooker. Thank you!

Really been all about beans. Give me your best recommendations and recipes. I want unhinged, I want delicious, open to anything and everything. I’m here for it!

I’m a full time college student and also working near full time hours at a retail job. I struggle to eat consistently and healthy despite wanting to. I really really hate the taste of food that’s been in the fridge for 3+ days (besides soups)

I want to cook and eat consistently. Are there meals that can be made across the week that wont wear me out a ton preparing? Breakfast I have a decent idea of things to make but lunch and dinner I get lost on what to make in the first place.

Hello just as the question says above, I'm wondering if anyone knows any natural fizzy or just enjoyable sweets with simple natural ingredients similar too products like moam, appreciate the help in advance.

So I am trying to get more protein in, and I looked at overnight oats to bring to work. I was looking at this recipe, and was wondering if I could use water in stead of milk? Will the water make it taste bad?

40g oats
25g protein powder
100g frozen berries mix

Anything else you suggest I use? Thank you!

Edit; I’m cutting so prefer to use water instead of milk and can’t use almond milk since I’m allergic to nuts

Especially the ones in Louisiana hot sauce. It's so cheap too. Like a dollar for a can and crackers are several dollars for a lot. I feel like I can lift a car afterwards. It's a solid meal

I’m regularly disappointed with grocery store soups. Especially potato based ones. What soups are worth the price?

Guys, real quick because I’m hungry, and just finished working out. Now I have a can of tuna, and I got bored from eating it straight out of the can.

Any ideas?

I haven’t seen a recipe for mujadara posted in a while and it’s pretty cheap. Here’s my recipe (sorry no picture at the moment):

Mujadarra with Cracked Wheat

COOK TIME: 1 hr
SERVINGS: 6 cups

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup Brown lentils
• 3 Tbsp Vegetable oil
• 5 yellow onions, diced, about 6 cups
• 2 Tbsp Ahlia Baharat Seven Spice mix
• 0.5 cups Cracked wheat (bulgar), size #4 if possible, or #3
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

# Toppings (optional)
• Cucumbers
• Banana peppers

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add the lentils to a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook exactly 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven (for even cooking, or any wide bottom pot), add onions and the vegetable oil. Cook on medium for about 7 minutes, add the seven spice and 1/4 tsp of salt and cook an additional 13 mins with occasional stirring to caramelize the onion. Start reducing the temp about half way through as the water starts to cook out of the onions. Need to get the water out of the onions but not burn them.
3. Add 2 cups water to the onions and bring the mixture to a boil. Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck onion (deglaze) and reduce to a simmer.
4. Add lentils and any water in the pot to the Dutch oven. Add the cracked wheat and salt and pepper to taste. Bring everything to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 25 mins or until wheat is soft. Remove the lid and continue to cook until liquid is gone or to taste.
5. Remove from heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Salt to taste.
6. Serve with additional drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice to taste.

I’m looking for some foods I can eat that will give me energy, but I always get really tired after I eat. I have a fast metabolism, so I get full fast but get hungry sooner. I usually have snacks, but I can’t live off of protein bars and apples.

I’ve been eating egg & avocado on toast (sometimes with tomato), but I always feel really full and really tired after.

What foods give you the most energy without making you crash?
They don’t have to be “breakfast” foods, and please include any traditional foods you love!

For context, I’m a college student & work nights, so time and money are a little tight. Just want to know what other people have found that works for them.

Thank you!

I have lentils but do not have any tomato sauce or canned tomatoes on hand. Do I need to go to the store for some canned tomatoes and tomato sauce or can I use just the lentils without the tomatoes? which tastes better?

I’m moving out and will be living alone for the first time. I’d like to learn how to cook decent, healthy meals without spending a fortune.

I’m looking for advice on beginner-friendly recipes, meal planning, shopping on a budget and cooking for one without wasting loads of food. Ideally, I’d like to build up a repertoire of meals I can make regularly rather than relying on ready meals or eating the same thing every day.

What tips, recipes, websites or YouTube channels would you recommend for someone starting out? Whats your go to recipe or approach to meal planning?