[Wullu]

Given recent events, a quick take out is no longer on the list for stuffing my face. Hell, quick take out is probably a large part of why my ticker did a hiccup.

So now I am wondering if anyone has any links to decent sites etc regarding cooking for singles. It is royal pain in the ass, eating leftovers for two or three days.

[Wullu]

Heart healthy is the primary concern, but small portions would be great as well.

Went grocery shopping today and aside from steaks, it is next to impossible to buy meat in single size portions. Guess the local butchers will be getting that trade from me.

[martin14]

a single man.. quick, one pot, no more than

4 ingredients, no fancy or exotic stuff

no web site, but got a book for you..

Frugal Feasts

author is Mary Spillsbury Ross

isbn 0385255292 .. Doubleday

one page, 20 minute recipes.. some of it is even healthy

i lived on it for a couple of years.. and its easy to double up

for 2 people and its easy to experiment with the meals....

[Hyack]

Wullu Wullu:

Heart healthy is the primary concern, but small portions would be great as well.

Went grocery shopping today and aside from steaks, it is next to impossible to buy meat in single size portions. Guess the local butchers will be getting that trade from me.

My solution was to buy a vacuum sealer and a small freezer. I can buy meat in bulk, then seal and freeze it. When I do a pot of chili or whatever, it goes into the freezer in plastic containers.

[Wally_Sconce]

Breakfast idea:

It doesn't taste like a real muffin, but I still think its damn good.

2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of flax oil, 2 tablespoons of oatbran, 1/4 tablespoon of baking powder

flavor it with: cinnamon, or chocolate protein powder, or splenda, or cheese, etc.....get creative.

Microwave it in bowl or cup to shape it into a muffin. The baking powder will fluff it up into a muffin like creation.


PS: I think the cholesterol scare on egg yolks is bogus. You should consider getting your blood test done for this, eat egg whites for 3 months, and then get the blood work done again. I think you will find that avoiding the yolks didn't help one bit. But dont take my word on this, the best approach is to use a scientific approach.

[Wally_Sconce]

Hyack Hyack:

Wullu Wullu:

Heart healthy is the primary concern, but small portions would be great as well.

Went grocery shopping today and aside from steaks, it is next to impossible to buy meat in single size portions. Guess the local butchers will be getting that trade from me.

My solution was to buy a vacuum sealer and a small freezer. I can buy meat in bulk, then seal and freeze it. When I do a pot of chili or whatever, it goes into the freezer in plastic containers.

I'm the kind of guy that loves chilli, if it was in my freezer, I'd happily defrost it in the microwave.

[camerontech]

lily lily:

I ususally buy meat in the larger packages - it's cheaper - and then freeze them in smaller portions. I buy boneless/skinless chicken breasts and put marinade in the freezer bag. Fast fry pork chops are also good, as is frozen fish (basa is a particular favourite). All are low-fat and easy to cook up quickly, using simple ingredients.

Casseroles can be frozen in smaller portions to be reheated later too.


One really good idea is to show up at a friend's house at about 5:00 and wait to be invited to stay for dinner.

I do the same, I buy meat in large packages then freeze them in individual portions (or 2/3 is I'm expecting company later in the week). If you're not into frozen meats then going to the butcher is your next best option.

Lily, your idea to show up at a friend's house and expect to be invited to dinner is a great one, problem for me is it usually works the other way around!

[Hyack]

Aging_Redneck Aging_Redneck:

Hyack Hyack:

Wullu Wullu:

Heart healthy is the primary concern, but small portions would be great as well.

Went grocery shopping today and aside from steaks, it is next to impossible to buy meat in single size portions. Guess the local butchers will be getting that trade from me.

My solution was to buy a vacuum sealer and a small freezer. I can buy meat in bulk, then seal and freeze it. When I do a pot of chili or whatever, it goes into the freezer in plastic containers.

I'm the kind of guy that loves chilli, if it was in my freezer, I'd happily defrost it in the microwave.

Have you checked out the International Chili Society?

[Wally_Sconce]

To tell you the truth, I capitalize on the "left overs for 3 days" idea.

Every Monday at work, I make a huge chunky salad, and this becomes my primary ingredient to 3-4 of my lunches for the week.

It's usually something like: cucumber, celery, onion, carrot, radishes, green pepper, and mushrooms. And, I keep additional ingredient on the side so the salad keeps well in the fridge. I like to add spinach leaf, olives, feta, tomato, almond, or pumkin seeds, cottage cheese, tuna, etc.....not all of them at once, of course.

Edit: this is the kind of salad that is easy to use up if the quality starts to go downhill, I'll take it home and cook an evening stir-fry, or I'll put it into a "stir-fryish" breakfast pan scrambler

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[newfette]

i also live alone and its a PAIN to cook. i buy a lot of meats in bulk and freeze them in smaller portions

[Wullu]

Thanks for the ideas folks!

Well it is for certain I have room in the freezer to store meat in smaller packs. I emptied out the fridge after I got home from the hospital. The freezer now only has the ice cube trays.... LOL.

[karrie]

I'd suggest that aside from simply cooking for one, planning meals for leftovers is a good idea as well.

For example, a small chicken

Roast your chicken the first night, and have it along with potatoes and salad.

The next night, tear off some of the leftover chicken to add to veggies and pasta to make a pasta primavera dish.

That same night, clean the carcass, place it in water, and boil it until the bones begin to break down. strain the stock off, chill, skim the fat off, and you have a base for the next day to add more veggies/pasta/and leftover chicken to for soup.

Any book store will carry cookbooks like 'The Use it Up Cookbook', which will give tons of ideas for leftover transformations.

[Montrealaise]

Canadian Living has some great cookbooks, one of my favorites is "30 minutes and Light. Probably what you are looking for. Stir fries are easy and healthy, too. Canadian Living have a descent website too, where you can put in the ingredients that you have on hand and the website will give you some meal ideas with those ingredients.

[martin14]

karrie karrie:

I'd suggest that aside from simply cooking for one, planning meals for leftovers is a good idea as well.

For example, a small chicken

Roast your chicken the first night, and have it along with potatoes and salad.

The next night, tear off some of the leftover chicken to add to veggies and pasta to make a pasta primavera dish.

That same night, clean the carcass, place it in water, and boil it until the bones begin to break down. strain the stock off, chill, skim the fat off, and you have a base for the next day to add more veggies/pasta/and leftover chicken to for soup.

Any book store will carry cookbooks like 'The Use it Up Cookbook', which will give tons of ideas for leftover transformations.

uhhh Wullu.. i have the best suggestion for you.. get married to Karrie.. quickly


she'll keep you going till 90 !!

[Robair]

USABabe's cooking blog.

Slow cooker was my best friend when I was single... ...no wait, that was the beer crisper. Slow cooker was a close second. Supper is all ready when you get home! Buy a good one with a programable timer dealy. That way if you're late, it won't burn.