The Washed-Up '80s Rock Star's Guide to Cooking by Laney Dale

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Being a musician in Hollywood in the 1980's was amazing in many ways except eating. Many of us didn't eat regularly and what we did eat was not that healthy. Lot's of guys relied on their girlfriends to eat, but most of us just did what we could to get by. this cookbook is a tribute to all those starving musicians who did what they had to to make ends meet. I learned all these recipes from friends back in the day. I hope you find this cookbook both educational and delicious.

A Quick Word on Safety

We were broke, not reckless, and you shouldn't be either. Cook eggs until the whites are set (and the yolks too, if you're serving kids, older folks, or anyone pregnant). Cook ground meat and fresh sausage to 160°F, chicken to 165°F, and reheat leftovers until steaming hot (165°F). Hot dogs and bologna are precooked, but heat them until hot all the way through. Keep cold things cold, and when in doubt, throw it out. A food thermometer costs less than a pizza and is the best roadie you'll ever hire.

Some recipes use peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish. Check labels and swap as needed for anyone with allergies.

The Broke Pantry

Everything on this list was available at a gas station, a corner store, or the dollar aisle, and most of it keeps for ages. Stock up when you get paid. Your future self, sitting on an amp at midnight, will thank you.

The Grown-Up Upgrades

When the royalty checks start rolling in (or, more realistically, when you get a decent job), add a few of these. Each one upgrades a dozen recipes at once.

Road-Tested Tips

Save the seasoning packets. Ramen flavor packets are salty little bombs. Use half and save the rest to season rice, eggs, popcorn, or fried rice later.

Cook pasta water like the sea. Salt it well for grown-up pasta. For box mac, the cheese powder is salty already, so go easy.

Day-old rice is best for fried rice. Fresh rice gets mushy. Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate within 2 hours, and use within 3-4 days.

Mayo on the outside. For grilled cheese, spread mayo on the bread instead of butter. It browns evenly and doesn't tear the bread.

Toast your spices. A minute in hot oil wakes up chili powder, cumin, and paprika. It's the cheapest upgrade in this book.

Acid fixes everything. If a dish tastes flat, add a squeeze of lemon or lime, or a splash of vinegar or pickle juice. It's like turning up the treble.

Buy one good thing. Can't upgrade every ingredient? Upgrade one: the cheese, the bread, or the sauce. One headliner makes the whole show.

Stretch it with eggs. An egg turns noodles, rice, toast, or leftovers into a meal for about the price of a guitar pick.

Clean as you go. Especially in a van. Trust me.

Taste and adjust. Every recipe is a starting point. Salt, heat, and sweetness are yours to tune.

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What's inside: 52 chapters

1. Chapter 1
2. RAMEN HACKS
3. The Egg Drop Encore
4. Peanut Butter Roadie Noodles
5. Garage Band Ramen Stir-Fry
6. Cheesy Ramen Mosh Pit
7. Hollywood Stir Fry
8. MAC & CHEESE REMIXES
9. Hot Dog Headliner Mac
10. Mac & Cheese Pancakes (The B-Side)
11. Mac & Cheese Pancakes (The B-Side)
12. Broccoli Ballad Mac
13. Lock Out Pizza Party
14. The Cinnamon Sugar Synth Solo
15. Grilled Cheese Soundcheck
16. French Toast for the Whole Van
17. Bologna Melt Bootleg
18. Clam Slam
19. Cauliflower
20. EGGS & GAS STATION BREAKFASTS
21. Egg-in-a-Hole Hole-in-the-Wall
22. Diner Hash Brown Hustle
23. Breakfast Sandwich Cover Tune
24. Scrambled Eggs, Long Version
25. Can-Opener Chili Jam Session
26. Fried Rice Feedback Loop
27. Beans on Toast, British Invasion Style
28. Black Bean Quesadilla Riff
29. HOT DOG & BOLOGNA GOURMET
30. Hot Dog Fried Rice Opening Act
31. Chili Dog Arena Rock
32. Bologna Cup Encore
33. Pigs in a Sleeping Bag
34. Bologna Stir-Fry Unplugged
35. SWEET STUFF
36. No-Bake Cookie Groupie
37. Peanut Butter Banana Toast Tour Bus
38. Microwave Mug Cake Mix Tape
39. Rice Pudding Slow Jam
40. DRINKS
41. Nighth Train Cooler
42. Rhythm's Grape Cooler
43. Gas Station Slushie Splash
44. Iced Coffee Graveyard Shift
45. Root Beer Float Fan Club
46. Hot Chocolate Winter Tour
47. Sweet Tea Southern Swing
48. Set Lists: Menus for Any Gig
49. Conversions & Temps
50. Rock & Roll Denny's
51. The Girlfriend Experience
52. Rock & Roll Ralphs

About this book

"The Washed-Up '80s Rock Star's Guide to Cooking" is a general book by Laney Dale with 52 chapters and approximately 13,130 words. It covers key insights and practical takeaways on the topic.

This book was created using Inkfluence AI, an AI-powered book generation platform that helps authors write, design, and publish complete books.

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"The Washed-Up '80s Rock Star's Guide to Cooking" is a general book by Laney Dale covering key insights and practical takeaways on the topic.

How many chapters are in "The Washed-Up '80s Rock Star's Guide to Cooking"?

The book contains 52 chapters and approximately 13,130 words. Topics covered include Chapter 1, RAMEN HACKS, The Egg Drop Encore, Peanut Butter Roadie Noodles, and more.

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This book was written by Laney Dale and created using Inkfluence AI, an AI book generation platform that helps authors write, design, and publish books.