Studio Dining and Recipes

[roumic]

Anyone successfully do any cooking with non-perishable proteins?

Since we're flying and will not have a car and don't want a taxi, I would only be able to fly (5 hours) with canned or dehydrated stuff.

So have you guys used spam or anything else? Maybe canned chicken or tuna? I'm not sure what other types of meats there are.

I was thinking about the following recipe last night as another good one to post. Growing up my mom made a dish similar to the sausage rice I posted earlier with canned chicken. Instead of the french onion soup she used chicken broth or stock (which ever was cheaper), the sausage was replaced with the canned chicken in water, rice (I suggest instant for a studio since it is easy to cook in a microwave), Tony's (creole seasoning) to taste, and she used dried parsley to fancy it up a bit. The measurements for the ingredients are based on how many servings you need and the instructions on the rice box.

She also would add canned chicken to Stovetop Stuffing Mix.

 

[roumic]

Anyone successfully do any cooking with non-perishable proteins?

Since we're flying and will not have a car and don't want a taxi, I would only be able to fly (5 hours) with canned or dehydrated stuff.

So have you guys used spam or anything else? Maybe canned chicken or tuna? I'm not sure what other types of meats there are.

Another option is to bring your starch and vegetable and pick up the protein in the park.

For example, we are planning to bring our frozen baked potatoes (regular and sweet), canned french cut green beans, corn or petit pois peas to go with the pork shank one night and the turkey leg another night on our next trip. I plan to bring a large food storage bag to put it in and pick it up right before we leave the park for our mid-day break. I know that the two of us can never finish a whole turkey leg and neither can my parents but the guys love them so we hope to split each one four ways and round out the meal with the sides. The protein portion of those suppers will be less than $2.50 per person in our case.

I often see comments that you can order entrees without the sides for a lower cost so you might be able to do it with ribs or chicken at the counter service places as well. I have never tried that though so I am not sure it is an option.

 

[LPnerd]

LOVE this thread... this recipe feeds two adults and one child with nothing left....
crock pot stew... one 1 lb package stew meat, a little salt, pepper and maybe garlic powder to taste.
1 can healthy cream celery soup and 1/2 can water
2 large potatoes cut in slices and quartered
I sm package carrots.
1 med onion cut it up however.
mix soup and water in crock, stir in seasoned meat and stir potatoes and carrots, put on the lid , turn to low for 6-8 hours and walk away. if you think you'll be gone longer than 7hrs. I add 1/4 can more of water. I like to get things ready the night before so all I have to do is set it up and turn it on as we hit the door running LOL>

 

[roumic]

Anyone successfully do any cooking with non-perishable proteins?

Since we're flying and will not have a car and don't want a taxi, I would only be able to fly (5 hours) with canned or dehydrated stuff.

So have you guys used spam or anything else? Maybe canned chicken or tuna? I'm not sure what other types of meats there are.

I think that there is also shelf stable bacon by Hormel (maybe). I am not a fan of tuna so I can't offer any assistance with that one.

I have seen deviled ham, shrimp, crab and salmon in a can in the grocery stores down here. I know that there are some old recipes that use the deviled ham for ham salad sandwiches which I can try to find if you are interested. Since fresh shrimp and crab are readily available down here, I don't know of any recipes that call for them but I assume that you can use it in place of fresh and make shrimp and/or crab salad for sandwiches.

 

[roumic]

LOVE this thread... this recipe feeds two adults and one child with nothing left....
crock pot stew... one 1 lb package stew meat, a little salt, pepper and maybe garlic powder to taste.
1 can healthy cream celery soup and 1/2 can water
2 large potatoes cut in slices and quartered
I sm package carrots.
1 med onion cut it up however.
mix soup and water in crock, stir in seasoned meat and stir potatoes and carrots, put on the lid , turn to low for 6-8 hours and walk away. if you think you'll be gone longer than 7hrs. I add 1/4 can more of water. I like to get things ready the night before so all I have to do is set it up and turn it on as we hit the door running LOL>

Thanks! I was inspired by some other threads by DVC members about cooking but everyone seemed to stay in accomodations with full kitchens. I know there are some very creative people out there who could help me with ideas for the next 50 years of studio dining!

 

[LPnerd]

one whole cage free chicken.
salt and pepper
olive oil or whatever
rosemary
season the with salt and pepper in cavity and place a sprig of rosemary in there as well, rub olive oil on the bird, about a tblspn is all.
I put a decent sprig or big pinch of rosemary under the skin on each side of breast bone... turn on low for 8 or high for one and low for 4.
this is going to fall apart off the bone... you only have to cook it about 5 hrs on low . better in room with kitchen. we make gravy and mashed potatoes .
but you can buy microwave mashed now and if you add a couple spoonful's of juice to a jar of Heinz fat free chicken gravy its VERY good. this is a really good chicken!
serve with cranberry, a salad, and its like sunday dinner and after a day of walking everyone is hungry.

 

[LPnerd]

also, if you can get one with pot that lifts out to clean, do it... washing the all in one kind over the tub is back breaking trying to get it clean, not clog the drain, and keep the cord dry.

 

[roumic]

Anyone successfully do any cooking with non-perishable proteins?

Since we're flying and will not have a car and don't want a taxi, I would only be able to fly (5 hours) with canned or dehydrated stuff.

So have you guys used spam or anything else? Maybe canned chicken or tuna? I'm not sure what other types of meats there are.

There is also several grocery delivery services available in the WDW area. I have seen Garden Grocer mentioned on DISboards before. That would give you more options than just dehydrated or canned proteins as well as some options for salads.

 

[LPnerd]

I think you'd have to get to a grocery store at least once..... and believe me, its so worth it. Id ask the concierge, also, you can order before you get there, from wegoshopping. MUCH cheaper than eating at parks .

 

[lodge]

Anyone successfully do any cooking with non-perishable proteins?

Since we're flying and will not have a car and don't want a taxi, I would only be able to fly (5 hours) with canned or dehydrated stuff.

So have you guys used spam or anything else? Maybe canned chicken or tuna? I'm not sure what other types of meats there are.

We make a casserole with tuna. Have no specific measurements (do it by "handfuls").

5 handfuls of egg noodles- cooks quickly enough in pot on hotpan
can of baby peas
can of cream of potato soup
2 cans (or air tight bags) of tuna
A splash of milk or water to dilute the soup (or some of the water from the egg noodle cooking)

Put can of soup in microwave safe bowl (or crock pot). Add splash of liquid to dilute. Stir and warm. Add peas, tuna, then egg noodles. Heat and eat.

We usually cook in an oven, but this recipe does turn out well without browning the noodles.

 

[Deb & Bill]

also, if you can get one with pot that lifts out to clean, do it... washing the all in one kind over the tub is back breaking trying to get it clean, not clog the drain, and keep the cord dry.

Use a throw away liner.

 

[roumic]

also, if you can get one with pot that lifts out to clean, do it... washing the all in one kind over the tub is back breaking trying to get it clean, not clog the drain, and keep the cord dry.

The crockpot liner bags usually make cleanup much easier. I think Reynolds makes them and I usually find them on the aisle with foil, plastic wrap, etc.

 

[LPnerd]

The crockpot liner bags usually make cleanup much easier. I think Reynolds makes them and I usually find them on the aisle with foil, plastic wrap, etc.

OMG!!! how have I gone without this??? I love you both! I live in the south and use the pot at home like 3 times a week! You have NO idea how excited I am, LOL... it's xmas morning!

 

[MagicalMeg]

Chicken tacos


1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can yellow corn
1 can black beans
16 oz salsa
1 block cream cheese (added later)

Put chicken (frozen), black beans (drained), corn (drained) and salsa in crockpot on high for 4 hrs. Add the cream cheese @ the 4 hr mark & wait 30 minutes. Mix the ingredients & shred the chicken, forks work well or I have a Pampered Chef meat tool that breaks it up beautifully. Serve either with tortillas like a taco or I just eat it like a dip with tortilla chips. Reheats & freezes well.

 

[magicmonette]

FYI, I find more grocery variety at Ft Wilderness Meadow Trading Post. Since they cater to campers, they have some different proteins and vegetables. I just got a skillet and griddle combo for my OL box, to use in the studio. I had one for my camper and used it ALL the time! When we sold the camper last year, I forgot to get it out and have been looking for one! Just found it at overstock.com. Some great recipe ideas here. Thanks!

 

[solstice621]

Is there a toaster in the studios?

 

[LSchrow]

Is there a toaster in the studios?

yes.

this thread is making me hungry.

 

[jwilks56]

If you are looking for crockpot meals go on Pinterest. That's where I got most of the recipes I posted. I have tried all the ones I posted and they are awesome. My DHs coworkers think I should sell the pulled pork sandwiches from home. Lol. It's so simple but soon good.

 

[MagicalMeg]

Anyone know if renting a crock pot is an option? We fly and don't have an owners locker. So far we found that its cheaper for us to just pay for an extra suitcase.

 

[RSWA2]

roumic, lodge, thanks! Very very helpful. I'll be sure to try some of these. I actually will try them at home first to test before I fly all the way to FL to find out that it's not good or that 12 hours on the low setting on a crock pot over/under cooks it.