Food ideas for a picky eater?

Question

I am a picky eater. I don't like mangos, kiwis, blueberries, seafood, pork, ham, sausages, pepperoni, and that's only the beginning. My mother is Japanese so she always makes Japanese dishes, most which I do not like. For me she makes basically the same meals every day and I'm starting to get tired of chicken, rice, curry, stuff like that. I want something new but something I also like. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

i would suggest retrying all the foods you say you dont like ,as i kid i didnt like anyhting at all everthing i tasted i hated it ,but them i got over that childish way and retryed many of the foods ,,or tryed it cooked in a different way,,like for example i never did like veggie soup untill i found how to make it the way i like it ,now i of course only like how i make it but that ok,,,give thngs a try ,or eat them on different resturants cooked different ways open you mind up im sure you will find more things you enjoy eating... ill send some cooking sites as well hope you have fun!!

jerk chicken
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup minced onions
3 green onions, chopped (green included)
8 chicken pieces

Not the one? See other Jerk Chicken Recipes
< 60 mins
Chicken Breasts
In large food storage bag combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, sugar,soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and olive oil.
Add onion and green onion.
Combine well.
Add chicken and allow to marinate refridgerated overnight, turning occassionally.
Remove chicken from marinade and bring to room temperature.
If you wish to baste your chicken while grilling, bring the marinade to a hard boil in a medium suacepan to avoid any contamination.
Grill chicken over hot coals or gas grill 6-10 minutes per side until juices run clear, basting occassionally.

Answer 2

Ask the picky eater what they want to eat. Then cook what they want to eat. If they still don't eat. Do not ever cook what they ask for again. The easiest cure for picky eaters is to not give into their demands. People will eat anything if they are hungry enough. There are many foods that I used to hate that I now enjoy. Mostly vegetables but now that I know better methods of preparing foods I can enjoy them.

Answer 3

It has been my experience with picky eaters that it makes them feel very descriminating, superior and special in some way, and gets them more attention than not being so picky does.

The reality of it is that it just makes the rest of us roll our eyes - even if it is behind their backs, which defeats their purpose really - because we just look at them as a "pain" and not superior in ANY way!!!

I am sure it gives you a sense of power to "make" your Mother make a special meal for you every day - but looking at it from an outsider's point of view, it just makes you look extremely selfish and self-centered.

BBWCHATT
The old lady in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Answer 4

If your ma is fixin' for just you when she cooks then it is time for you to go the grocery store with her to pick out stuff that you might like to eat. From a frozen pizza or a potpie. Even fish sticks to keep things simple for her. Look at the kinds of soup and flovors or rice and noodle dishes. You may try some and not like them but you will be surprised about others.

Answer 5

Go to recipe sites that have a feature that allows you to put in ingredients that you have on hand or in your case food that you like . i think Kraft foods has one. Get some recipes, include these ingredients in the weekly shopping list. Then make some of these meals.The meals we make for ourselves are exactly how we like them. The bonus is your Mom will have someone make a meal for her too!

Answer 6

What about pasta with either marinara or alfredo sauce? Macaroni and cheese? Mashed potatoes? Tacos?

Answer 7

I guess we'd have to know what kind of foods you DO like before we could answer this question.

Answer 8

look under what you like put a search in if you like fish then look for fish recipes
you like beef then put a search in for the beef
what fruits you do like then put a search in you know your likes so put a search in it would help mom to know what to cook differant also

Answer 9

what are somethings that you like? noodles, veggies, etc. i could give you great tips and receipes, but i need more of your preferences. just email or message me anything and I'll help!

Answer 10

try healthy choice tv dinner's to experiment