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This thread centers around a participant's challenges in cooking for a husband who is very particular about food. The discussion explores various meal ideas and experiences related to dealing with picky eaters.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of having a husband who dislikes many common foods, including steak, pork, and chicken, and struggles to find suitable meal options.
  • Another participant suggests various meal ideas, including sautéed vegetables over pasta or rice, and mentions that ground beef is acceptable but only on weekends due to stomach issues.
  • Several users mention their own experiences with picky eaters, noting similarities in their partners' preferences and the challenges they face in meal planning.
  • One participant expresses frustration over their husband's extreme pickiness, stating he won't eat anything that looks or sounds unappealing.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that if divorce isn't an option, one could consider drastic measures, highlighting the stress of dealing with a picky eater.
  • Some participants discuss the idea of involving their partners in meal planning to alleviate the burden of cooking alone.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding how to handle picky eaters, with no clear consensus on the best approach to take.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with cooking for picky eaters, reflecting a range of emotions from frustration to humor.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to those in the consultant community who are navigating similar challenges with family members who have specific dietary preferences.

abrahamlaur
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Hey All, I Have The Worlds Most Picky Husband When It Comes To Food. I Grew Up On A Meat And Potato Kind Of Diet With My Family And I Marry The Worlds Greatest Husband But I Can Not Cook For Him! He Doesnt Like Steak Or Pork, And Hes Getting Sick Of Chicken. He Can Really Only Have One Type Of Food A Week And Each Week It Needs To Be Different. Anyways Thats Alittle Back Ground On Him ...

Now ... Tonight He Said *we Dont Have To Have Meat Every Night For Dinner* .. Okay So My Question Is This .. What Then Do We Have? He Doesnt Like Beans, Or Tofu ... Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions???? Please Help .. I Desperately Need It!
 
Sauted, grilled, or roasted veggies over pasta, rice, or cous-cous..lasagna w/a side of veggies & bread/rollsDoes he like ground beef? If so, tacos...chili (in a bread bowl)...meatball subs, hamburgers, meatloaf
 
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Want To Really Know How Picky He Is? He Only Likes *normal* Veggies (broccoli, Fresh Greenbeans, Corn And Salad Stuff, But Carrots Cannot Be Cooked), He Likes Ground Beef But Can Only Have It On Weekends Becuase It Messes Up His Stomach.

What Do You All Think About Serving French Bread With A Type Of Spread Or Something For A Dinner .. Like Thats It? I Could Do Something Like That

Oh And He Isnt That Big On Pasta Either ...
 
Is he a picky eater because foods upset his stomach? If that is the case, than maybe he should see a Dr.?
 
Tomato-Basil Squares are wonderful, and the cheese will give you protein. Egg dishes are nice for dinner. I made the Ham & Egg bake thingy in the new SB and it is really good. If he can't have the ham, leave it out. Salad and bread makes a nice dinner. Growing up mom would serve a big old salad lots of hot summer nights. Does he like shrimp? You can toss some baby shrimp in for a nice taste. Or crab meat. Mac and Cheese is considered a main dish by many folks.

There is a whole section of meatless dishes in the new 29 minute cookbook. My dh grew up like you - basic and and potatoes. It is really a challenge for him to think outside the box sometimes, but you will be amazed at what you can fix that everyone can eat.

How about turkey?
 
abrahamlaur said:
Now ... Tonight He Said *we Dont Have To Have Meat Every Night For Dinner* .. Okay So My Question Is This .. What Then Do We Have? He Doesnt Like Beans, Or Tofu ... Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions???? Please Help .. I Desperately Need It!
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I know a good divorce lawyer.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I know a good divorce lawyer.
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That's rather drastic. Don't you know any good short order cooks?
 
I'm not sure whose DH is worse yours or mine? I feel your pain! Mine grew up meat and potatoes also and has a set menu he eats off of every week, week after week! I can only stray from the menu when we go eat at my parents house and I try our latest PC recipes on them and he will then eat what I make. He kills me! Although he has gotten a little better in the 14 years we've been together. He'll eat seafood now at least, thank goodness!
 
heat123 said:
I'm not sure whose DH is worse yours or mine? I feel your pain! Mine grew up meat and potatoes also and has a set menu he eats off of every week, week after week! I can only stray from the menu when we go eat at my parents house and I try our latest PC recipes on them and he will then eat what I make. He kills me! Although he has gotten a little better in the 14 years we've been together. He'll eat seafood now at least, thank goodness!
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Wow! My DH would starve!:eek: I do the cooking - so I set the menu! If he doesn't like it, he doesn't have to eat it - same goes for my 3 yr old!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Wow! My DH would starve!:eek: I do the cooking - so I set the menu! If he doesn't like it, he doesn't have to eat it - same goes for my 3 yr old!
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I see things are the same in both our homes;) :)
 
MomToEli said:
That's rather drastic. Don't you know any good short order cooks?
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No, I've never met a lawyer who could cook at all.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Wow! My DH would starve!:eek: I do the cooking - so I set the menu! If he doesn't like it, he doesn't have to eat it - same goes for my 3 yr old!
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Yeah. DH knows where the cereal is. :D
 
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thanks for some ideas ... i just dont get it, he is SOOO picky, if he doesnt like how something sounds, he wont eat it. if it looks funny, he wont eat it .. i made the summer tortellini salad last week and he didnte ven try it .. hes getting sick of cereal and gets allc rabby if i make something he doesnt like. i ask for ideas and hes like, i dont know ... FOOD! Thanks honey, thats alot of help!

and kitchen guy ... no divorce here .. geez LOL
 
yikes...

I'm at a loss...

I'm exhausted FOR you...
 
I guess mine is just plain SPOILED! If I left it to him to fend for himself he would go out for fast food every night, so ergo, I cook what he will eat to save on $$$! LOL
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Wow! My DH would starve!:eek: I do the cooking - so I set the menu! If he doesn't like it, he doesn't have to eat it - same goes for my 3 yr old!
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yup mine too! I have a sign in my kitchen that says

Dinner Choices:
1. take it
2. leave it

and I live by that!:D :D


What about soups or chili with bread or salad ?
 
Well, if divorce isn't an option, you can always add a little arsenic to whatever he will eat and after awhile, you won't have to worry anymore. Unfortunately, the authorities frown on such additives.Oh, alright alright alright, you can do what I do when The Kat Lady doesn't like something I made - I just tell her the drive through is still open at Wendy's.
 
I don't mean this to sound mean, but really - what does he expect, miracles? If he doesn't give you any suggestions, are you expected to read his mind? You're not a catering service, you're his wife - someone who deserves respect and consideration.
 
Someone would be SOL at my house if they were that picky.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I know a good divorce lawyer.
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;) I would love to go out drinking with you!
 
Ask him to give you a list of the foods he likes then go from there. Maybe have him look through some cookbooks and pick out recipes that sound good to him. What is is favorite restaurant? What does he order when you go out to eat? Can you replicate that dish? Ask his mom what she used to fix for him?

For meatless dinner how about stir-fried veggies over rice? Or Quiche? We've got a great recipe for a green chili fritata that is delicious! It calls for chicken, but you could very easily leave that out.

Do a google search on the types of food he like for more ideas on how to fix it or go to foodnetwork.com and type in the ingredient that he likes, you'll get tons of ideas in those places.

Good luck honey!
 
I was pretty picky growing up, thank god my mom was happy to make me an alternative...even if it was mac and cheese! thankfully I have grown to eat cooked veggies, as well as a lot more stuff! :)
 
abrahamlaur said:
thanks for some ideas ... i just dont get it, he is SOOO picky, if he doesnt like how something sounds, he wont eat it. if it looks funny, he wont eat it .. i made the summer tortellini salad last week and he didnte ven try it .. hes getting sick of cereal and gets allc rabby if i make something he doesnt like. i ask for ideas and hes like, i dont know ... FOOD! Thanks honey, thats alot of help!

and kitchen guy ... no divorce here .. geez LOL
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well I give you a lot of credit for trying and he should consider himself lucky :)
maybe you should show him our responses and what our families may or (may not) get for dinner :D









psst- do you want a sign???
 
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How about he helps you plan a menu, go shopping with you & help you make everything??? He can see how his pickiness is frustrating & you'll get help so you don't have to do it all yourself. They say when kids help cook they are more likely to eat it, so maybe that applies to all people, young or old???? I used to be a really picky kid & now will at least try pretty much everything.
 
How about he cooks for a week, or he plans the menu....
 
Okay, I'm going to actually be serious here for a minute. (But only a minute, then I'll go back to being myself.)This isn't your problem, it's his problem, and it's time you stop owning it. It's his problem but he has successfully transferred ownership to you, so it's time to give it back and let him own it again. You've tried everything and he's given you no help. I'd tell him that from now on, you're cooking for your family because I'm done. Here's where the cookbooks are, here's where the utensils are and here's the apron. Make his problem his problem again. Stop owning it.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
No, I've never met a lawyer who could cook at all.
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I thought slicing and dicing was their specialty ...
 
chefann said:
I don't mean this to sound mean, but really - what does he expect, miracles? If he doesn't give you any suggestions, are you expected to read his mind? You're not a catering service, you're his wife - someone who deserves respect and consideration.
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Totally agree with you Ann!! I would not deal well with that. He would need to give me ideas or cook for himself.

Turkey Burgers
Stir Fry at all???

Do not even know what to suggest for you!!! HUGS!
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Okay, I'm going to actually be serious here for a minute. (But only a minute, then I'll go back to being myself.)

This isn't your problem, it's his problem, and it's time you stop owning it. It's his problem but he has successfully transferred ownership to you, so it's time to give it back and let him own it again. You've tried everything and he's given you no help. I'd tell him that from now on, you're cooking for your family because I'm done. Here's where the cookbooks are, here's where the utensils are and here's the apron.

Make his problem his problem again. Stop owning it.
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Wow, I'm impressed. And I totally agree.

I know you love him and he is the daddy of your baby and all, but the man is acting rather like a spoilt brat. Sorry, but I had to say it.

I'm a firm believer in honoring our husbands, being submissive (meaning to duck so God can have a clear shot at him) and all that, but it sounds like he isn't willing to even work with you on this. He'd starve at my house - or don the apron. I'm sure you have your hands full taking care of the real children you have. I doubt you need a grown up child as well.

And sweetie, a wonderful husband would NOT act this way.
 
Wow - tough love. This is starting to sound like a Dr. Phil show.How's that cooking thing working out for you?
 
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