Posted 15 March 2004 - 09:54 AM
Lynn,
On cooking for one: My most treasured appliance for cooking is my slow cooker. When I get home in the evening, I'm hungry and if there isn't something ready, I will go for junk food. On weekends, I can prepare meals (raw) which will cook while I'm gone during the day and be ready when I get home. Soups and stews, chicken and vegetables, a small portion of roast beef and carrots, Pork and cabbage, fish chowder--all of these can be prepared and put in "baggies" on the weekend in very little time. When I have the most energy (in the morning) I dump one of the Baggies in the slow cooker, turn it to "low" and leave. When I get home, whatever is cooked smells better than the pizza or "Mickey D's" meal I would have to leave the house to go and get.
My second favorite appliance is my George Foreman grill. If I have a little more energy, I know I can throw a boneless, skinless chicken breast or beef patty on the grill, the fat will drain off, and I will have meat ready in a couple of minutes. Combined with your pre-made salad or a few veggies, it's all I need in the evening.
I agree that cooking for one can be a "bummer".
Jim
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