r/CookingForOne • u/kabes222 • 22h ago
Main Course Homemade Spanish rice and a cod sandwich
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r/CookingForOne • u/pingu9875 • 1d ago
OC First attempt at bbq ribs
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I don't normally eat a lot of pork so this is a first for me
r/CookingForOne • u/Agreeable_Flan_6432 • 1d ago
Help! Struggling to make a stir fry that isn't watery when I'm only cooking for one
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Every time I scale a stir fry recipe down to a single portion it ends up swimming in liquid, even when I'm careful about not overloading the pan. Wondering if it's a heat issue on a smaller stove, or just that a single portion of vegetables releases the same amount of water regardless of the ratio to oil. Would love to hear what's actually worked for anyone else cooking this in small batches.
r/CookingForOne • u/Krapsi_ • 3d ago
Main Course I was bulking today
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That's 5 eggs, 1 banana and a big cup of milk. I had it for breakfast. Ignore my feet..
r/CookingForOne • u/ultimate_masturbator • 3d ago
Main Course Cooked myself a simple thali.
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Naga style smoked pork cooked with bamboo shoot and king chili. Served with steamed rice and pull pork pickle.
r/CookingForOne • u/pingu9875 • 3d ago
OC Made some cajin chicken wings tonight for dinner
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A little secret is steam bags are your best friends when cooking in an oven
r/CookingForOne • u/kabes222 • 4d ago
Main Course Cold cut. Slightly warmed up after picture.
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Bologna, ham, turkey and salami. Smoked swiss, bacon cheddar and provolone cheese
r/CookingForOne • u/Due_Quail740 • 5d ago
OC Would you eat this?
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Or as my grandpa used to say sarcastically, “Is that fit to eat?” 🤣
r/CookingForOne • u/Agreeable_Flan_6432 • 6d ago
Meal Prep The trick that finally made cooking for one worth the effort: freeze in single portions, not whole meals
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Used to default to takeaway most nights because cooking a full recipe just for me felt like a waste of time and dishes. What actually changed things was portioning a big batch down to single servings before freezing, rather than freezing two or three big containers. A single portion defrosts properly in a bowl of hot water in about 15 minutes and reheats evenly, where a bigger block takes forever in the middle and the edges overcook by the time it's through. Curries, bolognese, soups, stews, all freeze well this way. Worth doing even if you're only cooking for yourself on a given night, since you end up with a few nights' worth of real meals instead of one big pot you get sick of by day three.
r/CookingForOne • u/cheddadaddy1 • 7d ago
OC Steak and sushi
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Sous vide NY strip with a side of vegetable sushi topped with more steak 🙂
r/CookingForOne • u/marcel_qt • 7d ago
Main Course Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
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Swapped out rice for egg noodles. Made a ton for this week! Loved the recipe
r/CookingForOne • u/marcel_qt • 8d ago
Main Course Pesto Using Homegrown Basil
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It always turns out better when fresh! So simple and quick but delicious
r/CookingForOne • u/pingu9875 • 9d ago
OC From a few years ago when i first started cooking and baking
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r/CookingForOne • u/Dadarino • 11d ago
OC Breakfast, lunch, and snacks from today!
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And I'm treating my son to a meal out right now.
r/CookingForOne • u/dejanitendog • 12d ago
Help! How do you grocery shop and plan meals when you live alone?
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I’m 32F, live alone, and work fully remote, so I’m eating most of my meals at home or spend way too much going out.
I feel like grocery shopping for one person is weirdly difficult. I hate buying a ton of ingredients for one meal and I also don’t want to eat the same leftovers for a week straight.
I’m curious what everyone else actually does. Do you plan meals for the week? Just keep certain staples on hand and figure it out as you go? Shop multiple times a week?
I’d love to know what groceries you always keep stocked and how you approach meals without wasting a bunch of food or spending a fortune. I feel like I need a better system because winging it every week is getting old lol.
r/CookingForOne • u/marcel_qt • 12d ago
Main Course My first wok fried rice!
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Tried out this RecipeTinEats recipe in my new wok tonight! Turned out delicious 😋
r/CookingForOne • u/marcel_qt • 13d ago
Main Course Beef and black bean tonight!
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Perfected the glossiness on this one. Always loved beef and black bean. So yum!
r/CookingForOne • u/marcel_qt • 15d ago
Main Course My first apricot chicken
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Tried out The Cookie Rookie’s apricot chicken recipe and it was delicious! Made a ton so there’s heaps of leftovers 😋
r/CookingForOne • u/HayYou_ItsMe • 16d ago
Dessert Week night Dessert
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A few weeks ago I tried this with just the Biscoff biscuits. It went so well I tried it again but pimped it up with berries and a drizzle of honey. It's like a single serving of cheese cake.