Fatties. My money where your mouth is.

[Cry Me A River]

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The thing I struggle with the most is that I've never cooked more than basic stuff and I don't know what to cook. I'm clueless. If I don't have anything at home, it's either fast food or pizza because it's convenient.

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If you don't have one, get yourself a Foreman grill (obviously doesn't have to be Foreman brand). They're cheap, super easy to use and pretty much impossible to [censored] up unless you really try. I do have a real bar-b-q, but the grill is just so, so convenient I use it all the time and the propane is more of a special treat. I could probably live just on stuff I cook on that grill. Try and get one where the grills come out so you can throw them in the dishwasher.

Steaks, burgers, dogs, chops, bacon, wings (breaded, not happy with bar-b-q or buffalo on the grill), sausages, etc, etc.

Of course the microwave is an easy second when it comes to cooking implements.

Oh, and I really, really like steaming vegetables. Super super easy and super fast - Amazes my wife because she thinks it's really finicky (???). All you need is a pot and a steamer basket. It's a metal basket thingy that goes in the pot. You can get 'em anywhere for a couple bucks. You put enough water in the pot so it comes to just below the bottom of the basket. Put the veggies in the basket. Put a lid on the pot and put in on the stove on high. Once the water starts to boil it only takes a few minutes for the veggies to be done. I really like doing beans (really quick) and baby carrots (a little longer - Once you've done it a couple times you'll know how long to leave them in. If you're not sure if they're done just yank one out and try it (carefull, hot!)). If you like, season them with some salt and/or butter/margerine before they start cooking. Oh, and don't forget to yank the ends off the beans before you cook them!

Tastes way, way better than from a can...! Prolly takes about the same amount of time, too.