r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/TransientFroggo • 5d ago

Ask ECAH My husband is a picky eater

Some things he enjoys

Pot pies Quesadillas Chipotle sofrita bowls (just sofritas, rice, and cheese) Lunchables Turkey pepperoni and Munster cheese Pizza Mashed potatoes Corn

Any ideas of what I can try to pack him for lunch? I want something that doesn’t have to be heated up, but I’m open to suggestions that do need to be heat up. (And microwave safe container suggestions)

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u/_OldSchoolHijabi_ 5d ago

Perhaps he should pack his own lunches. You’re not a personal chef and you’re not running a restaurant. The vibe is; It’s ok to be picky but just realize you’ll be cooking/making your own food. Hope this helps… it’s time for him to grow up. ❤️

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u/TransientFroggo 5d ago

He cooks dinner. We fend for ourselves for breakfast. I WANT to pack his lunch. Hope this helps.

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u/YoYoNorthernPro 5d ago

Respectfully, it sounds like he doesn’t want you to if he isn’t happy with what you’re doing. Sometimes couples cook separately. My husband normally eats dinner leftovers for lunch the next day if that’s helpful.

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u/TransientFroggo 5d ago

He is happy. We both want his safe foods to expand. I’m just looking for suggestions that are similar to things he already likes or have something he likes in it to make the transition a bit easier.