The "It Appears" System for the Culinarily Weary
NO Garlic • NO Onion (powder OK) • NO Peanuts/Almonds • NO Crab • Bell Peppers (optional/separate)
Pastry + banana
Adult Lunchable: Sliced chicken, cheese, crackers, grapes, carrot sticks.
Stew Night #1: Prepped veggie stew over rice. Top with sour cream.
Cereal + milk + berries
Deconstructed Sandwich: Lettuce, shredded chicken, bacon bits, tomato, safe dressing with bread on side.
Pasta Night: Sausage, spinach & safe marinara tossed with pasta.
Scrambled eggs + toast
Leftover Pasta Bowl: Tuesday's pasta, cold or reheated.
Build-Your-Own-Bowl: Rice, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cheese, avocado.
Yogurt + nut-free granola
Big Ass Salad: Lettuce, hard-boiled egg, sausage crumbles, chopped veggies, safe dressing.
Stew Night #2: Stew over mashed potatoes (instant flakes).
Protein bar + apple
Quesadilla: Tortilla + cheese + leftover chicken/sausage. Pack with salsa/sour cream.
Breakfast for Dinner: Bacon, pancakes (from mix), scrambled eggs.
Cooked breakfast: Bacon & pancakes (make extra)
Leftover Buffet: Clear the fridge. Bits of stew, pasta, chicken on a plate.
Sheet Pan Dinner: Salmon/chicken + broccoli/zucchini with oil, salt, pepper, lemon. Bake 400°F 15-20 min.
Leftover pancakes (toaster)
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup: Check soup labels for garlic/onion.
Prep Day / Fend For Yourself: Scrambled eggs, cereal, or order in. You're off duty.
• CHECK ALL LABELS for hidden garlic/onion (especially sausage, broth, marinara, salsa)
• Rotisserie chicken almost always contains garlic/onion powder
• Bell peppers: keep separate for optional use
• Make infused oil if needed: heat oil with garlic/onion, then strain out solids