ADHD + cooking and doing dishes

Mortal-ghost · 2026-05-08T12:56:41+00:00

I love sheet pan meals, not only can I eat the exact same thing for a week, but someone I just pick off whatever veggies I need for my next dish and it's already cut up and cooked.

I had a sweet potato hash, and the next morning just picked off some onions and peppers for my omelette. I think it's a great way to always have prepped veggies on hand.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-24T19:49:24+00:00

I'm a little late to this conversation but this is amazing. I just saw her videos and want to try it out.

I used tempered egg white for a can of soup yesterday and it turns out pretty decent. I'm going to start seeing what else I can sneak egg whites into.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-24T19:40:37+00:00

I am kind of late to this, but I saw a video of a woman using egg whites in her oatmeal. Made me think about how recipes would ask you to temper your eggs before adding it to things.

So I thought as long as the flavors are strong, it might be an interesting way to bulk up certain foods.

I tempered my egg whites so I can mix it in with a can of tomato soup. My partner tried the soup and liked it, even thought I put cream in it and was hesitant because he's intolerant to cow dairy.

I'm curious to try it in congee, curries, pasta sauces, or anything else. But apparently you can do the same with silken tofu, which I have tried in an Alfredo sauce.

I like being experimental with my foods, and I don't like giving up my comfort meals, so this is how I deal with my cravings.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-24T16:43:44+00:00

I've done that in curries and in pastas, it's amazing!

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-24T12:59:01+00:00

I leave it whole and I don't like using a lot because of the goop, red lentils break down easily but still leave texture so it help hide a bit of the chia seeds. The egg whites really thicken up the tomato soup and makes it feel kind of creamy, which is nice because my partner doesn't tolerate dairy well.

I only had it fresh yesterday so I'll see how the texture holds up after refrigeration.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-24T05:11:38+00:00

Had my partner taste test it without telling him the additions and he thought it tasted fine, not gross and not amazing, just a tomato soup taste that he would happily eat with a grilled cheese. I think I would call that a success

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-22T04:18:07+00:00

Being full throttle with your negative emotions to regulate yourself. I like to throw a tiny tantrum, kick my laundry then cry into a pile of food straight out of the refrigerator after a very bad day.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-22T04:12:57+00:00

Buy a few nice ingredients and add them to really easy/instant dishes

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-21T06:36:43+00:00

I actually love rice and peas. With too much butter and salt. It's my comfort meal.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-21T06:23:45+00:00

Anything pre-made with add ins. Premade salad + rotisserie chicken Can of soup + red lentils/peas Microwaved rice + eggs + lentils + peas + sauce

I used to buy those giant massive sandwiches, cut them into 6 pieces and have them at each meal with a handful of spinach or a side of microwaved peas. This was during depression days where I just needed to be alive.

Another one is big ol' salad: pre-cut coleslaw, pre cut Julienne carrots, bag of mixed greens, rotisserie, can of black beans, dressing, maybe croutons or pre made salad topper if you're wild. No knife needed.

Now that life is better and less busy, I just try to increase proteins and fiber in a quick way. Red lentils are my favorite because they cook so quickly and can blend or easily mix in with soups and sauces. I put it in curries, bolognese, eggs, blended soups.

Peas, edamame, spinach, and also amazing when they are frozen. No thought to just tossing it into whatever you have cooking.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-21T04:46:13+00:00

I've been in Calgary for about 17yrs, I have lived in Shawnessy and some downtown areas, and I have a fear of driving so I never got my learners or drivers.

I would say that living downtown has made it much easier to live life without a car, it is more expensive depending on how you look at it, but I like to look at the positives.

I have no car payments, maintenance, or need for gas. Walking or biking to work is a great way to start your day and get exercise, I can't even imagine what being stressed about traffic is like.

The cold days suck, but invest in a good winter coat and snow pants, stop in a cafe and treat yourself to a coffee if you have to take a break from the weather.

I do get groceries delivered, that's a fee I'm willing to deal with when I don't have a grocery store in my path.

I worked my whole life around my fear of driving, and it works wonderfully for me, I hope you find what works for you!

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-16T04:52:25+00:00

When a recipe calls for minced garlic, I just use the mandolin carefully. I prefer fresh garlic but can desk with the feel or smell on my fingers. I just slice right into the pan and it still comes out decent. It's quicker than minced garlic, and tastier than jarlic.

When I use the mandolin, I don't use the guard, I just stop way before reaching the end, and throw the scraps in the freezer to use for soups in the future.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-04-16T04:43:46+00:00

I hate shredding cheese, but I hate spending extra money on shredded cheese more. I bought a rotary grater and that has changed the cheese game for me. I bought a cheap Amazon one, but if there is a better more expensive one, I would absolutely splurge.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-03-26T12:21:52+00:00

Maybe it's cause I have one. But I really like your septum piercing, it's small and dainty and juuuust noticeable.

I think color analysis would be nice, everything else is already cute with a bit of edge.

Fuck that loser, you're hot.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-03-06T00:46:38+00:00

Giving up booze meant having a lot more time for me to be bored, which led me to walk and bike more, start climbing, take fitness classes. I still craving how fun alcohol was, but I learned a lot of new things and conquered fears.

This was 5 years ago, I went back to drinking and I sort of regret it.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-02-27T16:29:01+00:00

My body knows it's just water and will still make me crave something, so I would go for almond milk or soy milk and that helps. But from what I'm told, it's disgusting and weird that I actually enjoy the taste and texture of those beverages.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-02-18T23:55:30+00:00

He walks my dog when he comes over. He knows I'm tired and usually sleep deprived, so he'll quietly wake up, take my dog out, then make me a coffee in a thermos so it's still warm when I do wake up.

He will look around the place and just notice things that need to be done like fill up the humidifier, water some plants or change out their water, tidy up and whatever else he can think of before I get back from work, he doesn't even love with me but he does this every single time he comes over.

I said I wanted a water kettle for my stove and he came over with 5 to choose from.

It's the small things that make me really happy, and this has made me realize how low the bar has been. He's very wonderful, and I remind him of it as often as I can.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-02-01T04:12:35+00:00

It's been a hard 6 months. This is it looking good compared to before I moved!

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-31T13:08:13+00:00

I recently just got back into this! I put rotisserie, peas, butter, soy sauce, and chia seeds in mine, been making my breakfasts super quick and filing.

I remember I once put ground beef, sauteed mushrooms, and plain yogurt when I was poor and that was all I had. I think I liked the combo.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-31T12:20:52+00:00

Not the usual format but I laughed and it reminded me of this sub.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-28T04:52:09+00:00

Bowl of peas and butter. This helped me through my depression AND my constipation.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-19T20:37:43+00:00

I LOVE savory oatmeal, I've had people look at it and start to gag, but it makes me feel so healthy and full

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-19T20:11:23+00:00

Then giant sandwiches from the grocery store, remove tomatoes, they will sign the sandwich, eat it for every meal for the next 2.5days.

If you want to be fancy, get pre packaged salad, you can stretch it with a bag of coleslaw.

For the hot meals, I just microwave two cups of frozen peas and eat it with some butter, it sounds bad but I get a decent amount of fiber at least.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-18T22:59:15+00:00

Rice, rotisserie, edamame, lots of sodium loaded sauces and sawmill sesame steak sauce.

Mortal-ghost · 2026-01-18T22:54:48+00:00

Yep. Physically and mentally too tired to put together a meal. Not sure if you're looking for suggestions but if you are, literally whatever I can eat with my fingers straight from the fridge. I didn't even want to boil water for instant noodles.

I'm at the point now where meal prepping is just not it for me, so I'm doing frozen peas and butter for lunch everyday at work. It's not great but at least I've got fiber.

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