The Fun Of Cooking For One

Single people usually get sympathetic looks when it comes to the subject of cooking. even they wonder if there's more to life than just microwave meals for one and endless take out orders. There is. Thanks to a new cookbook, cooking for one can be fun.

America's Test Kitchen  that informative PBS cooking show now has a new cookbook Cooking For One: Scaled Recipes,No-Waste Solutions and Time Saving Tips (America's Test Kitchen Publications 2020), perfect for those single home chefs. This is a brilliant book, chock full of delicious recipes that can easily be doubled for two. Cooking and even baking (yes there is baking for one!) can be exciting and fun. The book has the usual chapters on sandwiches and soups , salads and one pan dinners along with main meals. The chapter on sides shows how a side can go from a supporting player to the star with some additions.A few pages are even dedicated to fun cocktails, made with ingredients found in the fridge and pantry. What is great is, like all America's Test Kitchens books , is that its' introductory chapter  tells singular chefs what to stock up on and how much. Get a smaller skillet along with a small whisk and cutting board.There are also a couple of pages on microwave's usually a single's best friend. Listed are suggestions about using it to peel garlic(!) and how to dehydrate citrus zest. There are also recipes for fried shallots and kale chips. The book will show how to shop smarter, cutting down on items  likes meats and cheese that are usually sold in larger qualities.Leftovers are also written about along with menu plans to help reduce waste and save time.

I absolutely the recipes in this book. They are truly inspiring and fun and I plan on making many , if not all of them. I love the sides and the way they can be transformed into main dishes. There's cauliflower rice that can be easily made at home.Another plus is that every recipe has a kitchen improv section that offers suggestions about how to vary the recipe. The cauliflower rice suggests adding curry or Thai curry paste for more zing.Another yummy dish is the roasted butternut squash.I can see pairing it with the roasted carrots for a tasty healthy dinner. The main dishes are also delicious. There's skillet roasted chicken and potatoes that's reminiscent of Sunday dinners along with sheet pan sausages complete with sweet potatoes and broccoli rabe.It's served with a dollop of chive mustard butter. Sandwiches and salads are also wonderful, especially if you do have to go to the office.There is the ever popular avocado toast zinged up with red pepper flakes or feta cheese depending upon your tastes. Lamb pita sandwiches are perfect for weekend eating and easy to make. Salads include a tasty quinoa chock full of different spices and feta cheese and a warm spiced couscous salad. There are several pasta dishes that are sure to become instant favorites. The desserts are also amazing. You can make chocolate chip cookies for one - honest. However this recipe may call for several batches. There are also the tantalizing haystacks - chocolates mixed with pretzel sticks and nuts and chocolate peanut butters truffles too yummy. Of course there are mugs cakes and solo sundaes , perfect for an indulgent night in.

Cooking For One :Scaled Recipes,No-Waste Solutions And Time Saving Tips is the perfect book for those single chefs wanting good, tasty food. The recipes and advice are amazing, great for one or even two home chefs living on their own. This book means good bye to those sad microwave for one dinners and many cartons of take out.