Thanks for all the advice guys. I will definitely give your suggestions a try. Mal, I have ordered that book you recommended through my library. I wanted to check it out before buying it, but if it is as good as you say, I'm sure I will be ordering a copy soon.
I do eat way to much prepared food, and am concerned about the salt, among other things. That is exactly why I posted this. I have no creativity in the kitchen and I am a horrible planner, so simple, yummy recipes are the way to go.
BigBen - I love your style. Unfortunately, the take out people in my town are beginning to recognize my voice on the phone when I call, so I think it is time to back off on that for a while.
That reminds me of a funny story involving 2 former co-workers who were on the phone one evening. This is how their conversation went:
Worker 1: What's that noise I hear in the background?
Worker 2: That's my kitchen timer.
Worker 1: What does that do?
Worker 2: It tells me when my dinner is ready.
Worker 1: Oh, my doorbell tells me that.
You can imagine which of these 2 I can relate to...
