Marilyn R

You're right, it would be good to replace the grates.  Until you replace them, you can use foil.  Butternut squash is really good when it's roasted.  It's easier to peel if you microwave the whole squash for a minute.  Then  peel it, cut it up in chunks.    The chunks are good grilled in foil packages with sliced onion and olive oil with s&p.  The leftovers reheat well in a microwave.

P,S.  Birds love the seeds, and an ice cream scoop works well to scoop them out,

Would u happen to have a recipe for the pesto??

I'm "paranoid" too, and always cover my food when I reheat at work. Lol I usually stick w/ salads in the summer (to avoid the microwave all together), but am thinking I better avoid raw spinach/romain for awhile. :/

Here's one, and feel free to improvise,,,

2 cups fresh basil leaves.

3 T fresh oregano leaves

2 med. sized garlic cloves

1/4 c, walnuts

1/2 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper

Combine the basil, oregano, garlic and walnuts in a food processor or blender.  Process to mix.  With the machine running slowly, add the olive oil.  Season to taste with S&P.

When I couldn't tolerate nuts or dairy, it was still good (even without the oregano, or using dried oregano),  And I only have one of those mini food processors.  A mortar and pestle could work too, but that's quite a bit of work.

You can do basil and mint, basil and watercress...all kinds of combos.  And if you make soup with your leftover chicken, your leftover pesto makes it tasty!

Amen!!!

 

 

 

I think that is pretty much what we are all saying.... and I agree with you completely on the second point. 

 

as I said, even if the OP shares a home with others, there HAS TO BE SOMETHING in that fridge without gluten in it.... fruits, vegs, cheese.

Sometimes I find myself wondering what happened to the old forum...the one where everyone was nice and supportive, the one where you could unload without being judged or slammed.

That's probably just me though.

Sounds like you're armed and dangerous to wicked gluten.    Way to go!!!    My only suggestion would be to  add easy snacks, like sunflower seeds or nuts.

Pesto is great with hot or cold chicken ... and you can make pesto dairy free.  

Your plan looks sound.  You might want to add some safe nuts for snacks when your energy is lagging.

As for the shared microwave at work, you might want to put a coffee filter or paper towel over your food before warming it up,     but I could just be paranoid.