It has been my experience that half of all recipes that fail do so because they were not completely followed. Breakfast literally means break the fast, and it gives you the energy you need to take on the day—so it’s important that the first foods you ingest are healthy, satisfying ones, right? Dietary goals--Stay on track with suggested menu planning that assists with time-saving and eliminates the "What do I cook now? These little snippets are not just helpful but a smart way to drop some cooking knowledge without overwhelming beginning cooks. When I first received The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook I flipped straight to the Vegetarian Mains chapter and must have dog-eared all of the recipes.

I purchased two copies - one for me - my nest is empty now so a cookbook for one is perfect and one for my granddaughter who is now cooking for herself or an occasional guest. We bought an inexpensive waffle maker last year and I couldn’t wait to try making these chocolate waffles with it.If you're starting from scratch, it will take a fair amount of money to set up your kitchen and pantry to make all her recipes. Using the toaster oven, my eggs took about 35 minutes to bake (about 5 minutes more than the time listed).

For example, you can roast a chicken or pork tenderloin in the oven on Sunday and use part of the protein for one meal on Monday and the remainder in other recipes later in the week. You’ll first explore the essential tools and techniques for creating your best single-serving and small-batch dishes. She works full time as a chef, runs her blog Cindy's Recipes and Writings, and avidly participates as a competitive cook in contests held throughout the country.

In this chapter you’ll find easy, delicious breakfast classics like the Denver Omelette, Blueberry Muffin, Waffle for One, and Buttermilk Biscuits, as well as filling grab-and-go recipes such as Fruit-Filled Overnight Oats, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, and Small-Batch Maple Nut Granola. The recipes are simple with easy-to-follow instructions that require very little skill or experience in the kitchen. Cindy has also qualified and competed four times in World Food Championships, representing the state of Pennsylvania. I’m looking forward to making some of the dishes found in the book as well as checking out more cooking for one books in the future.

If you’re not looking to lower your fat intake or are uncomfortable swapping ingredients, this might not be the cookbook for you.But it’s possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavour, easy to make, and economical if you have the right guide.

Below is a list of the ones I’ve read with a brief overview of the recipes and the type of cook I think will enjoy each book. You won’t believe how simple—and fast—it can be to make a Strawberry-Filled Dutch Baby or Triple Chocolate Scones! If a particular cut of meat or type of seafood comes only in large packages, you can usually take it to the meat or seafood counter and ask them to repackage it into a smaller amount.You’ll find a nice variety that includes something for all diets from meat-eaters to vegans but overall I’d describe the majority as vegetarian/flexitarian. Whatever your reason for cooking for one, be it living alone or having different tastes, dietary needs, or schedules than others in your household, we take the guesswork out of single-serve cooking and provide you with the recipes and resources you need to create delicious meals. When you discover an interesting recipe, you do a quick scan of the ingredients, and then start cooking immediately. It’s important to remember that breakfast for one doesn’t have to be a hassle; with the right recipes in your arsenal, it can be a meal you look forward to preparing and enjoying. after running errands we came home and ate chicken leftovers over toasted bread slices and then butter and jam on the remainder of the loaf for dessert.