Cooking for One for Dummies

Serve yourself something amazing--you're worth it
 
Cooking For One For Dummies is full of recipes to inspire you to create delicious meals, without packing your fridge full of forgotten leftovers. Learn to make mug cakes in the microwave, teriyaki salmon, and everything in between, with easy-to-follow instructions. We also cover cooking basics, so you can build your skills and wow the person whose opinion matters most--you. Stock up on kitchen tools you need to home-chef successfully, figure out healthy grocery shopping for one, and follow dozens of fantastic recipes. It's fun, it's delicious, it's healthy, and it's efficient. Let's start cooking for one.
* Cook over 100 delicious recipes designed for single servings
* Level up your cooking technique with step-by-step explanations
* Spice up leftovers for round two and plan your meals ahead of time
* Build good kitchen habits and use the right tools for the job
 
Singles who want to learn how to cook appropriate servings of delicious food will love this recipe book and solo cooking guide.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Savoring Cooking When You're Single 5
 
Chapter 1: Digging Into Cooking for One 7
 
Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Cook 17
 
Chapter 3: Hunting and Gathering Groceries for One 31
 
Chapter 4: Scaling Up and Food Storage 45
 
Part 2: Starting the Day Right with Breakfast 57
 
Chapter 5: Hearty Eggs and Breakfast Meats 59
 
Chapter 6: Filling Waffles, Pancakes, and Mug Muffins 71
 
Chapter 7: Oatmeals, Cereals, and Toasts with the Most 83
 
Chapter 8: Healthy Smoothies, Parfaits, and Breakfast Puddings 97
 
Part 3: Fueling Up for Lunch 109
 
Chapter 9: Salads for Every Season 111
 
Chapter 10: Soups for Singles 127
 
Chapter 11: Sandwiches, Personal Pizzas, and More 139
 
Part 4: Delicious Dinners 153
 
Chapter 12: Chicken Dishes to Cluck About 165
 
Chapter 13: Beef Dishes That Can't Be Beat 165
 
Chapter 14: Fish and Seafood Dishes That Make Waves 175
 
Chapter 15: Meatless Meals for Everyone 187
 
Part 5: Sides to Swear By 195
 
Chapter 16: Grains, Beans, and Beyond 197
 
Chapter 17: Fruits and Veggies to Brighten Your Plate 205
 
Part 6: Snacks, Desserts, and Nibbles 221
 
Chapter 18: Savory and Sweet Snacks That Satisfy 223
 
Chapter 19: Single-Serve Desserts with Automatic Portion Control 237
 
Chapter 20: Smaller-Batch Desserts: Sure, Have Another 249
 
Part 7: The Part of Tens 257
 
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Freezer 259
 
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Take Advantage of Leftovers 267
 
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 271
 
Index 275

About the author

Jennifer Fisher is a health and food blogger with a large-scale media presence on her website, The Fit Fork. She is also a personal trainer, recipe creator, and cooking coach. Jennifer is an ambassador for several health and wellness brands, including Texas Beef Council, National Watermelon Board, Great Lakes Wellness, and Get Set Up (a learning platform for active agers).

Summary

Serve yourself something amazing--you're worth it

Cooking For One For Dummies is full of recipes to inspire you to create delicious meals, without packing your fridge full of forgotten leftovers. Learn to make mug cakes in the microwave, teriyaki salmon, and everything in between, with easy-to-follow instructions. We also cover cooking basics, so you can build your skills and wow the person whose opinion matters most--you. Stock up on kitchen tools you need to home-chef successfully, figure out healthy grocery shopping for one, and follow dozens of fantastic recipes. It's fun, it's delicious, it's healthy, and it's efficient. Let's start cooking for one.
* Cook over 100 delicious recipes designed for single servings
* Level up your cooking technique with step-by-step explanations
* Spice up leftovers for round two and plan your meals ahead of time
* Build good kitchen habits and use the right tools for the job

Singles who want to learn how to cook appropriate servings of delicious food will love this recipe book and solo cooking guide.

Product details

• Authors: Dummies, Fisher, J Fisher, Jennifer Fisher, Fisher Jennifer, The Experts at Dummies
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781119886921
• ISBN: 978-1-119-88692-1
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General cookery books, basic cookery books; Kochen, Lifestyle, cooking, Lifestyles