Cooking for One
06 March 2008, 09:52 AM
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You lot can't ever know how happy I am that someone has posted how BORING cooking is for one.
I've been saying it to my Mrs for ages, but she just accuses me of being lazy. She hardly ever eats with me as she's on a semi-permanent diet
And I didn't want to START the thread or she'd just accuse me of drumming up support
Alcazar
I've been saying it to my Mrs for ages, but she just accuses me of being lazy. She hardly ever eats with me as she's on a semi-permanent diet
And I didn't want to START the thread or she'd just accuse me of drumming up support
Alcazar
06 March 2008, 09:55 AM
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actually i will add a tip
as part of the weeks "cooking" on one day get a kebab from the takeaway, get some extra garlic sauce, and keep it in the fridge
add this to a tin of tuna and you can have garlic tuna on toast = proper posh nosh
as part of the weeks "cooking" on one day get a kebab from the takeaway, get some extra garlic sauce, and keep it in the fridge
add this to a tin of tuna and you can have garlic tuna on toast = proper posh nosh
06 March 2008, 10:04 AM
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Honestly though, you boys should start eating proper food. All that saturated fat in take-aways is clogging up your arteries!
And Delia is the mutt's nuts when it comes to normal, everyday cooking.
06 March 2008, 10:17 AM
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You should look upon it as a way to wind down with a glass of wine/beer whatever, when you get in.......not as a chore.
It's the washing up that puts me off.........but then I have a man who 'does'
It's the washing up that puts me off.........but then I have a man who 'does'
06 March 2008, 10:26 AM
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Although ive not regressed into the take aways and fast food diet since splitting with my girlfriend i do struggle to get the motivation or inspiration that i had for cooking, i do enjoy it but i cant see the point in doing something special that no-one else will appreciate, also i find buying for one is hard enough these days, everything seems to be for 2 people at least, and im getting sick of pasta or jacket pots which seems to be all im eating
06 March 2008, 10:37 AM
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Stir-fries are quick and easy, you can buy the veg already prepped in bags, and the noodles and sauce. Just slice up a chicken breast/steak (they come ready prepped as well now) or prawns.........and Bob's yer aunty's husband!
06 March 2008, 11:02 AM
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06 March 2008, 11:14 AM
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when I was on my own and a sad git , I used to make an effort to cook at least 2-3 times a week something decent or else it was too easy to have microwave meals. Takeaways were too sad to contemplate, especially when ordering the set meal for one (you could almost hear the pity coming down the telephone line 
) So I would make a huge pan of my infamous cilli con carne (it makes grown men cry ) and that would last for ages. Remove the beans out of a portion, thrown in a little bit of basil and you have a nice pasta bolognese. Chicken rice and peas is simple as well, especially if like me you have a rice cooker. After that, omeletes are pretty easy as well, especially if you want to use up any old stuff in the cupboards and fridge.
Best one is a spanish omelete. You can use up a shed load of stuff
Though now my girlfriend is a vege and hates onions, garlic, anything spicy, it feels like I cook for one anyway
) So I would make a huge pan of my infamous cilli con carne (it makes grown men cry ) and that would last for ages. Remove the beans out of a portion, thrown in a little bit of basil and you have a nice pasta bolognese. Chicken rice and peas is simple as well, especially if like me you have a rice cooker. After that, omeletes are pretty easy as well, especially if you want to use up any old stuff in the cupboards and fridge.Best one is a spanish omelete. You can use up a shed load of stuff
Though now my girlfriend is a vege and hates onions, garlic, anything spicy, it feels like I cook for one anyway
06 March 2008, 11:24 AM
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When Mr OS went to Daytona back in November, he was shocked when he rang one night (Sunday, natch!) and I had cooked a roast chicken for one! 
It meant I could have the whole crispy chicken skin to myself, and I had plenty left to have with bubble and squeak and a curry for the next couple of days.
It meant I could have the whole crispy chicken skin to myself, and I had plenty left to have with bubble and squeak and a curry for the next couple of days.
06 March 2008, 11:25 AM
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When Mr OS went to Daytona back in November, he was shocked when he rang one night (Sunday, natch!) and I had cooked a roast chicken for one! It meant I could have the whole crispy chicken skin to myself, and I had plenty left to have with bubble and squeak and a curry for the next couple of days.
It meant I could have the whole crispy chicken skin to myself, and I had plenty left to have with bubble and squeak and a curry for the next couple of days. 
06 March 2008, 11:53 AM
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06 March 2008, 01:48 PM
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I'm thinking of going Morrisons as they are advertising legsof pork half price, that should last me about a week!
06 March 2008, 02:20 PM
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OK, competition time, can anyone think of a recipe I can make from the contents of my fridge which are:
2 sweet potato
carton of single cream
Tagliatelle
4 carrots
1 egg (out of date)
Bottle of Gordons Gin
Carton of Cranberry Juice
Bottle of Jack Daniels
Carton of fromage frais (out of date)
Carton of natural cottage cheese (out of date)
Tub of yoghurt (best before February)
Kale (going brown, well out of date)
4 onions
6 peppers
pack of birdseys chillies
carton of milk
Mozzarella
Sandwich pickle (about a spoons worth)
Feta
Halumi
Garlic
Ginger
2 sweet potato
carton of single cream
Tagliatelle
4 carrots
1 egg (out of date)
Bottle of Gordons Gin
Carton of Cranberry Juice
Bottle of Jack Daniels
Carton of fromage frais (out of date)
Carton of natural cottage cheese (out of date)
Tub of yoghurt (best before February)
Kale (going brown, well out of date)
4 onions
6 peppers
pack of birdseys chillies
carton of milk
Mozzarella
Sandwich pickle (about a spoons worth)
Feta
Halumi
Garlic
Ginger
06 March 2008, 02:51 PM
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Bit of pasta, chicken breast on the george forman, cut up chicken and mix with pasta and sauce, two pieces of garlic ciabatta in the oven for 5 mins, put on plate, eat, sorted!
Followed by a cornetto or viennetta! mmmmmmmm.
Do this at least two nights a week, its cheap and easy to prepare!
Followed by a cornetto or viennetta! mmmmmmmm.
Do this at least two nights a week, its cheap and easy to prepare!
06 March 2008, 07:57 PM
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OK, competition time, can anyone think of a recipe I can make from the contents of my fridge which are:
2 sweet potato
carton of single cream
Tagliatelle
4 carrots
1 egg (out of date)
Bottle of Gordons Gin
Carton of Cranberry Juice
Bottle of Jack Daniels
Carton of fromage frais (out of date)
Carton of natural cottage cheese (out of date)
Tub of yoghurt (best before February)
Kale (going brown, well out of date)
4 onions
6 peppers
pack of birdseys chillies
carton of milk
Mozzarella
Sandwich pickle (about a spoons worth)
Feta
Halumi
Garlic
Ginger
2 sweet potato
carton of single cream
Tagliatelle
4 carrots
1 egg (out of date)
Bottle of Gordons Gin
Carton of Cranberry Juice
Bottle of Jack Daniels
Carton of fromage frais (out of date)
Carton of natural cottage cheese (out of date)
Tub of yoghurt (best before February)
Kale (going brown, well out of date)
4 onions
6 peppers
pack of birdseys chillies
carton of milk
Mozzarella
Sandwich pickle (about a spoons worth)
Feta
Halumi
Garlic
Ginger
06 March 2008, 08:15 PM
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I think that the off licence sells tonic. I'll take a look when I fetch some tinnies. Seem to recall seeing some frozen lime wedges in the freezer
06 March 2008, 08:41 PM
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You need this................
Amazon.co.uk: Delia's How to Cheat at Cooking: Delia Smith: Books
.......and this.................
Amazon.co.uk: Delia Smith's One Is Fun! (Coronet Books): Delia Smith: Books
Amazon.co.uk: Delia's How to Cheat at Cooking: Delia Smith: Books
.......and this.................
Amazon.co.uk: Delia Smith's One Is Fun! (Coronet Books): Delia Smith: Books