 | El Paso Chile Company Chili Cookoff in a Can, 2.1 lb
Great poured over Fritos or Tostidos. Add some cheese, salsa, and sour cream and you have a great meal or party appetizer.
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 | Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 7.5-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $17.85 Dump it in a bowl, add some Kraft Parmesan Cheese and it will do in a pinch.
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 | Kraft Easy Mac, Original, 2.05-Ounce Microwave Cups (Pack of 24)
Macaroni and Cheese has been a staple since at least the 1950s. I know one of my cousins practically lived on it and mashed potatoes with ketchup on them.
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 | Andy Capp Steak Fries, Hot Chili, 1.75-Ounce Bags (Pack of 48)
Buy new: $18.60 A must to spice up any meal. Great with a sandwich to make it a meal.
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 | Dave's Insanity Sauce Ultra Hot Extract Sauce the Only Hot Sauce That Has Been Kicked Out of the National Fiery Food Show for Being Too Hot! Insane Heat Level Will Blow Your Mind. Are You Chile-head Enough to Handle it?
Buy new: $5.49 Tobasco or any hot sauce you like will make your meals have more zing. It does wonders for a can of chili, ravioli, or even a noodle cup. I think it even helps your immune system. Otherwise I probably would have died from food poisoning in college.
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 | Dave's Gourmet 6 Gourmet Salts, 4.01-Ounce Container (Pack of 3)
Gourmet spices are nice if you can afford them, but just get what's on your budget at the local grocery. A few like Oregano, Basil, and Garlic can definitely add a touch of class to that frozen lasagna you just put in the oven.
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 | A Taste of Thai Pad Thai Noodles Quick Meal, 5.75-Ounce Containers (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $31.71 Not bad, but add a little Thai spice or sauce and it makes a nice meal.
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 | Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter, 18-Ounce Jars (Pack of 4)
This bread and jelly and you have a meal. This and bananas and you have a meal. This and ice cream and you have a meal. This and chocolate and you have a meal. Man can survive on peanut butter, just preferably not alone.
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 | Senseo Cappuccino Coffee Pods, 10-Count Packages (Pack of 4)
Buy new: $19.89 I recommend getting a coffee pod brewer. The variety is incredible and it gives a nice touch to any meal. I wish they had these when I was in college.
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 | Slim Jim Meat Sticks, Original, 0.28-Ounce Sticks (Pack of 100)
Buy new: $17.51 Slim Jims, chips, and a cookie can make a meal.
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 | Planters Peanut Butter Cookie Crisps 100 Calorie Packs, 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $17.92 They make great peanuts and cookies. Nice low calorie dessert.
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 | Coca Cola, 11.5 oz.
Buy new: $2.95 I enjoy Coca Cola because it aids digestion and it mixes well well with cherry, vanilla, lemon, and other flavors not to mention makes a mean float.
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 | Terra Spiced Sweet Potato Chips, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $29.54 Keep these on hand if the ladies drop by or they can fill in if you run out of your favorites.
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 | World Kitchens Old Fashioned Beef Jerky, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2)
No bachelor should be without a bag. When all other food is gone this is the meal that gets you by till you get to the store or the next meal brought over by friends or family. You can feel like a cowboy eating hard tack. Beats eating corn dodgers.
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 | Bob's Red Mill Idaho Potato Flakes Instant Mashed Potatoes, 20-Ounce Bags (Pack of 8)
Most bachelors don't appreciate what Idaho has done for them. Fans of potatoes know and have them with most meals. Hardly a meal goes by that I don't have chips, mashed, or baked potatoes.
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 | A Man, a Can, a Microwave: 50 Tasty Meals You Can Nuke in No Time (Man, a Can... Series) by David Joachim
Buy new: $9.28 / Used from: $2.17 This guy must have been a bachelor along time to come up with such a great book for the microwave.
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 | A Man, a Can, a Plan : 50 Great Guy Meals Even You Can Make by David Joachim
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.62 Another great book that will help you with meals.
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 | Libby's Corned Beef, 12-Ounce Cans (Pack of 6)
Add a veggie on the side and it's a meal.
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 | Heinz Beans in Tomato Sauce, 13.7-Ounce Can (Pack of 12)
Add some ketchup, brown sugar, bacon, onion, and molasses and you have a meal.
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 | Chef Boyardee Rice with Chicken & Vegetables, 7.25-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $19.07 Soups are wonderful and easy for spur of the moment meals.
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 | Pietro Soy Sauce Dressing
Buy new: $5.99 Soy sauce will salt any Asian canned or boxed meal into a more palatable experience.
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 | Pietro Sesame And Miso (Soybean Curd) Dressing
Sesame and Miso can make bland meals more tasty.
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 | Ginger Salad Dressing & Marinade
Buy new: $4.50 Ginger makes a nice dressing for salads or to marinade with many dishes.
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 | Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Brown Sugar Cinnamon, 8-Count Boxes (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $26.28 No bachelor should be without these for breakfast.
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 | Beer Nuts Original Peanuts, 12-Ounce Unit (Pack of 6)
Now all you need is the beer. Although I had a roommate once that thought he could live on Budweiser while home on leave, don't attempt it.
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 | How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques by Steven Raichlen
Buy new: $16.42 / Used from: $4.98 No respectable bachelor should be without a grill. It would be like a postman without a mailbag, a knight without a sword, a crazy person without a straight jacket.
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 | BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America by Steven Raichlen
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.93 Now that you got the basics down, here is the guide to make you the master of grilling, grasshopper. No I didn't mean you're going to grill grasshopper, I mean you are a grasshopper of grilling techniques. Nevermind.
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 | Sherry Wine Vinegar, Aged - Don Bruno (25.4oz)
A nice touch in cooking. Good for salads or marinades.
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 | Heinz No Salt Tomato Ketchup, 14.25-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 9)
Buy new: $19.08 Ketchup can be used to dress up any canned or frozen meal with a little more tomatoe flavor.
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 | Partners Flatbread Style Crackers, Sun Dried Tomato & Herb, 5.8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $16.71 Crackers, cheese, salami or pepperoni, and olives are a meal to me. Most of your guests will enjoy them as a snack.
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 | Hidden Valley Salad Crispins, Italian Parmesan, 2.5-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 12)
These are good in soups and salads, and at Thanksgiving with a little basting and onion on them you can provide the stuffing for the Turkey.
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 | Onion - Flakes, 1 lbs
Buy new: $5.39 Onion flakes added to your cooking will awaken the flavors and add a nice aroma to your cooking. They work best with meats and soups.
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 | DeLallo Grated Parmesan, 8-Ounce Units (Pack of 4)
I prefer Kraft Parmesan myself, but whatever you like will make anything Italian have more zing. It works well on Salads too.
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 | Appian Way Pizza Mix
Buy new: $33.00 Nothing like a handmade pizza to impress your friends. Anyone can punch a phone button, but how many can punch dough?
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 | Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends ~ Pizza & Pasta Magic Hot & Sweet, 3.6-Ounce Bottle
Buy new: $3.00 Adds a little zest to that homemade pizza or frozen ones.
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 | Betty Crocker Complete Meals, Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuits, 27-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)
Betty Crocker is a long time standby quality product. Fortunately they now have quick meals instead of requireing all the cooking preparation.
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 | Taco Bell Home Originals Entree, Fiesta Steak, 9-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $16.69 It is amazing how many of the fast food franchises now have products available at your grocery store.
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 | Folgers Coffee Singles Regular 19ct
Buy new: $18.40 Great tasting coffee that you brew individual cups as needed. You can also find some of the variety packs at the store that make a nice change.
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 | Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Variety Pack of Cinnamon, Oats 'n Honey, and Peanut Butter, 12-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
Tasty and even a bit healthy snack that pleases your vegetarian friends or yourself when the Slim Jims and Jerky run out.
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