My husband is going OTR for about a month and I realize I can't pack him enough food for that amount of time but to save us some money I would like to pack him enough for 1-2 weeks of breakfast and/or lunches. He is taking a small cooler and a lunchbox stove. Any easy recipes or breakfast/lunch ideas would be helpful.
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what about those packets of salmon and tuna that starkist makes or canned chicken? you can get some of those and possibly a small jar of mayo or salad dressing for him to make some sandwiches/wraps or a small meal. instant potatoes for mashed potatoes.
paned*expressions
Make breakfast casseroles. These keep great in the fridge and make a good amount of servings. You can vary the recipe any number of ways, but the basics are (and measurements are approximations because I always just throw it together):
8-10 large eggs, beaten
3 -4 cups shreded potatoes (you can use thawed frozen hashbrowns if you like)
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 cup any combo pre-cooked meat - sausage, bacon, ham
1 cup any combo veggies - mushroom, green pepper, broccoli, etc
6-8 slices American cheese
Pre-heat oven to 350 and grease a 13x9 pan. Spread potatoes in bottom of dish, sprinkle w/Hidden Valley Ranch mix. Sprinkle onions & meat/veggies evenly over potato layer. Pour eggs evenly over the top and cook for 25 minutes. Add American cheese slices over the top and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
dragon lady
Since he's gong to be gone for so long, you might want to consider getting one of those refrigerators that plugs in in the truck.
For meals, make some big meals--roast, meatloaf, lasagna, spaghetti. Then divide it up into individual portions.
wall_coatings
i was at a truck stop a few weeks back and i seen that they had a 12volt crock pot so while hes driving he can be making dinner
Dottie
tell him to watch out for the lot lizards there every where keep doors locked.