Dining For One

everyone has this notion that eating alone cam be boring and sad.Yet what could be better than creating fun meals for yourself or trying out a new recipe or cuisine.You can make a dish without any scrunched noses or rolled eyes Making a luxurious breakfast for one seems too much or too decadent yet it's a great way of just treating yourself to a nice start to the day?Try eggs Benedict. you could sub in a a croissant for anEnglish muffin or buy a two pack of them.HOllandaise sauce is easy to make if you just get a packet.Another lush idea is a croissant smothered with rich jam ,such as the ones from Bon Maman.Lunches for one can also be fun.This is thectime to try new sandwiches.Try a cheddar and ham Croque Monsieur or a Dagwood loaded with a variety of meats.,cheeses and relishes.If you want healthy then make yourself a healthy green tossed one with bean sprouts, sunflower seeds and all sorts of organic veggies.Since this is your dish,add whatever you like as well as experimenting with new ingredients?Toss in a few pearl onions or crumble goat cheese onto the top. Dinner for one can be a heady ride into the culinary unknown.TRy a new cooking method. If you've been frying everything ,stop.Do a healthier sauté instead.Add a splash of brandy or wine to liven up a steak or chicken breast.Cook with sea salt instead of regular sa,t.Anothervidea is trying home grown for one. think home mashed potatoes or turnips.You can also try different pasta sauces or pastas themselves.Experiment with new ingredients to come up with fun sauces.Make a pepper sauce instead of one using tomatoes.Try a roasted garlic one over meat or spinach ravioli.Desserts can also be fun hot fudge sauce is easy to whip up and you can add a tablespoon of cognac or chocolate liquor to jazz it up.Melt caramel and toss in apple slices,or make a caramel baked apple for one.You could also make a Banana Foster ,an easy mix of butter and brown sugar over bananas. Eating for one can be adventuresome and delicious.There's no shame in eating for one.It's a great time to try something fun and new.