Quick, easy recipes for one?

[trixie108]

So my last post about not enjoying food got me thinking that maybe I'm eating the *wrong* foods, since many recipes are made for families and take a while to make.

Well I was wondering if anyone knew about a recipe book or website that has healthy, quick and easy recipes for one (or two). I think if I don't need a thousand ingredients and two hours to make a meal I will be more apt to make one. TIA!!

 

[Gayle]

A lot of soups, stews and chilis are very quick and easy to make. Another nice thing about these is that most are very easy to freeze into smaller portions and reheat later on. That way you can still use a recipe that's written for 4 or 6 people.

There was a good vegan soups thread here several weeks ago: http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267743

I really like the Allrecipes site: http://allrecipes.com/ You can search on lots of categories, like "Quick & Easy", and people give stuff pretty honest reviews.

 

[lvnascar]

I have made many of the recipes on the Fitness magazine site. Most of the dinners are around 5-6 ingredients and around 500 cal. I have made them for myself or made enough to feed the whole family. Look at some of the diet plans, because they have dinner ideas that are for just one person.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/

Laurie

 

[josiespcah6ojsh]

i use this website alot

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/chicken-recipes?layout=print

cook chicken breast in a skillet with water or broth,cover and cook 5+min on med

or bake salmon or chicken 20 min on 350 for 20 min

i like Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki or simply olive oil ,salt and pepper or lemon and white whine

 

[bitmover]

I know I have seen at least one recipe book that had recipes for two people... can't remember any other details, but I'll bet amazon could find it for you.....

 

[expatter]

I have one that's called "Healthy Cooking For Two" by Brenda Shriver. I would imagine there must be more like it, too.

 

[yelly]

This one from America's Test Kitchen is the one I would recommend. Absolutely every book they put out is wonderful. I just saw the book at Costco last week for around $20, if you have one near you.

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/bookstore/detail.asp?PID=419

dani

 

[expatter]

I LOVE America's Test Kitchen stuff, too. I'll have to look for this one!

 

[RapidBreath]

I LOVE America's Test Kitchen stuff, too. I'll have to look for this one!

Ooh me too, I have their home recipes one and I use it all the time.

 

[Autumn68]

quick & easy chilli

1 jar salsa (whatever kind you like), 1 can kidney beans, 1 can black beans, leftover cooked chicken or beef, and low fat cheese (I like cheddar). I rinse the beans before I put them in, but I mix it all together and heat for 20 min's and wala, quick chilli. You can add rice to it if you like, or a salad.