Cooking for just one person

when i was staying alone i used to cook only about twice a week.Id store my leftovers in a fridge for even more than three days at times.Even though they say i have a good culinary skills i'd rather not cook for myself a full meal evryday.But now that i got a roomie its full time cooking in the kitchen.Either its me or he who makes sure we don't skip meals or ended up ordering from outside.

When I was living alone, I found cooking for just me a chore too. Then I realized that my entire being was suffering from not eating properly. I felt more tired, listless, didn't have a lot of interest in much, so I decided to get back to my love of cooking, not only as an interest, but as a goal for myself everyday - prepare and cook at least one good meal for myself. Setting and keeping that goal did wonders for my self-esteem and interest in life in general. Here's a link that will help you a lot I think - or at least I hope it will: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/et_sl_single_person_cooking/0,1972,FOOD_9875,00.html

when i was staying alone i used to cook only about twice a week.Id store my leftovers in a fridge for even more than three days at times.Even though they say i have a good culinary skills i'd rather not cook for myself a full meal evryday.But now that i got a roomie its full time cooking in the kitchen.Either its me or he who makes sure we don't skip meals or ended up ordering from outside.

I make meals for myself that would make enough for a couple days. Then i warm them up at work. Sure i have the same meal a few days in a row but it makes it a lot easier to cook or follow a recipe. I don't like soups very much or sandwiches. I'd rather have chili or something like that.

I have five people to cook for so i don't have that worry. But if there is no leftovers from supper the night before i do find myself skipping lunch or just eating a piece of bread(now if that's not pitiful i don't know what would be).

I actually cook a dish which is whole on its own OR improvise on regular dishes instead of several dishes just to make up the nutrient intake. For example, there is fried rice which I top off with freshly chopped lettuce, mango chutney meat with a tortilla wrap or bread + lettuce, or a simple stir fry noodle with veg and meat. If I happen to be chowing on salads, I try to add in some cheese and/or meat for both flavour and nutrition. Sometimes I cook up some fresh pasta (ravioli or tortellini) and toss it around in pesto sauce together with some slices of ham.

have you tried some of the better quality tv dinners out there I live alone and use them because i can get a good vsriety and often healthy and without the waste of trying to cook just one meal!

Because of my Diabetes I have to eat every 3 hours but just a small meal. Most of the time it's something like a bowl of cereal, a sandwich or a can of soup. With Hubby I usually make a full meal and then put the leftovers in the fridge for his lunches. I love those times when I don't have to cook b/c I get so tired of having to do it all the time. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

Oh no I am the same!but my situation is a little different?I am vegetarian and I have my partner and 3 kids to cook for,my eldest 10 is super fussy then my toddler only likes finger foods and I have a baby so he has to have mashed food so by the time I have sorted that lot out I go straight to a can of soup or 2 minute noodles or something easy thats if I can be even bothered cooking for me at all.It is very rare I find something that I can feed all of us by cooking one thing...

I can understand your feelings completely! I would rather serve my family a can of soup or a sandwich than cook a 'proper' meal LoL It must be far harder to motivate yourself when it is tjust for yourself though. The advantage of cooking a big batch of food occassionally and splitting it into individual frozen dinners is time as well as convenience and health. And you can take advantage on larger buys at the shop as well. I used to freeze up individual portions of food so that I could take them to work. It was loads of hassle at the time, but I really did appreciate putting the time aside when I was sitting eating a dlicious home cooker dinner rather than a sandwich again like my workmates.

i see where you are.But i usually cook something I really want to eat that time when i am alone at home myself.I would like to enjoy my meal and also enjoy my life.Maybe I am your daughter-in-law type.Anyway life is blessing and so is food.good luck for you

cooking can be really tricky,espacially if your alone.From where am from fuel is so expensive sometimes the only option is an open fire !yes the whole fire wood, smoke and soot thing,fancy that it makes the whole process even less attractive ,this is where salads do wonders.Raw lettuce,tomatoes,carrots,paprica onions,whatever you have can always mixed with boiled chichen,beef,beans,fish,sausages and taste superb!

I went thru this same thing for awhlie, guess what I found out it was more . It was depression! after a few times with a support group my life and my outlook on life changed. Please don't think I'm trying to put you down or say your depressed but it's something to consider. Good luck tdemex

I really like to have a warm meal once a day. And well, since nobosy is going to make it for me I guess I'll have to. Sure, I'll do soup and sandwiches once in a while but the next day I might even have dinner for lunch because I missed my warm dinner the day before. And to be honest just soup or grilled cheese do not fool my body into thinking it got a warm meal! So this is my strategy & what I do. 1) Just in case I've had "other priorities" I make sure that I have 2 or 3 frozen dinners that just need to be heated up. (Don't buy/make more because you'll be tempted to use that microwave everyday!) 2) I use a steamer. In the bottom half I boil rice in a bag and on the top half I put in some frozen vegetables like broccoli or mixed veg or really just any kind you like thats frozen and can be done in a steamer (I mean hey you wouldn't want to put creamed spinach or stuff like that in there!)So while that's on I can fry up some fish or chicken that's also been frozen. When it's all cooked (about 10 mins) add some soy sauce to the frying pan and then use that as "gravy" over the veggies and rice. You can do pasta in the bottom on pasta days and if you are in a really good mood you can even do fancy "fish in foil" and steam that along with the rest. The combinations are endless and really depend on your own tastes but best of all it takes so little time. Believe me when I say that buying a good steam pan (they're relatively inexspensive) is worth the investment.

i know yopur situation. till just taking an sandwich and soup will not do, take some wholesome food. may be a little bit of fried rice and chicken?

I generally cook a chicken which will then last me for several days and all that's necessary then to put a meal on the table is to boil some potatoes and veg and to slice some chicken. Alternatively I can grill some sausage or meat chops or anything like that - again with potatoes and veg which can easily be cooked in a one person portion without the need for storing leftovers. alternatively, it's quite easy to make a one person rice dish like a curry or to boil some rice go with fish - again fish can easily be cooked as a one portion meal without waste. Pasta is another thing that can easily be used as a basis for a one portion meal of one sort or another.

I am home alone during the day and usually get busy doing other things and don't bother to eat until everyone is home for dinner. I don't know what I would do if I were alone. The only reason I cook dinner is becouse my husband and kids are home and they will start by 5 if there isn't something on the table. I think I would be like you and just grab what ever was handy at the moment to eat even though like you I know how unhealthy that would be.

Yes cooking for one or two is often difficult. Since cooking requires planning and buying stuff. Sometimes its no longer feasible to do it. ITs easier to buy cook food from restos or take outs than to cook. Though food from establishment doesn't guarantee health, its taste good than one's (mine) cooking. And honestly, I'm a lazy cook.

I am in the same situation you are so don't feel bad. I think your going to find this rather funny what i'm about to tell you. I every couple of months will do a major food shop just for me for I live alone as well. I spent $191.65 on groceries for myself that was freezer,fridge,and cabinets a couple of weeks ago. I will make like skillet bag meals and what ever I don't finish I'll either bring the rest to work w/ me or just put it in the fridge and eat it later. I buy alot of microwave meals as well. I will make sandwhices and sometimes I will actually make a chicken or steak dinner complete w/ mash potatoes and a veggie. I will buy my junk food and other things as well. Just because I live alone I don't think about portions that would feed a good sized family I just buy it make it and save what ever is over and eat it later. Everyone is different and I like to stock up well so I know I'll be all set for quite a while.

I knew Cooking for a person will get bored but to keep yourself fit ,this would be good option .so cook yourself and live healthier