Many simply are not interested in preparing food these days. Sometimes it just simply appears less complicated as well as less stressful not to have to determine what to eat or even to prepare it and instead, drive through a take away shop..
But have you any idea what exactly is inside those dinners you are purchasing from the store? Or exactly what is in the take-aways that your children are eating? Do you have any idea the total amount it is costing you?
Often, the reasons people today do not cook dinners for themselves and their families are simply because (a) they really feel they do not have the precious time and also (b) they do not know what to prepare. Yet there are many quite simple, nourishing dishes to choose from that you can try out on your family. A lot of simple items can quickly be turned into tasty nutritious food. Oh and - you are saving yourself lots of money. A lot of easy meals require very few dishes or pans, so there is not really much washing up needed.
Should you be starting out or anxious that you simply won't have the ability to manage or perhaps organise a complete meal, then simply try out a single meal to accompany your ready food or takeaway. Some of these simple dishes could make full dinners by themselves or with just a couple of additional components. And if you want to inspire yourself to do something, be it to cook a meal regularly or to cultivate some other good practice - check out 100 Healthy Raw Snacks And Treats to find techniques to getting oneself to accomplish what you want to achieve.
BAKED TOMATOES
Ingredients: 4 or 5 tomatoes, salt, pepper, fresh breadcrumbs and a knob of butter. This will serve 3 people
Method: Slice the tomatoes (removing any stalks) and put them in a deep baking dish. Season with the salt and pepper and dot them with most of the butter. Cover them with the bread crumbs and dot the rest of the butter on top (or melt it gently and drizzle it over the top). Bake in a moderate oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Serve piping hot. Baked tomatoes makes an unusual change as a vegetable with any meal and is very easy to prepare and very tasty and nutritious. It will complement any meal, especially meat or fish...
