HOW TO COOK FOR ONE PERSON

Learn how to cook for one to make feeding yourself easier, more enjoyable, and waste less food.

Benefits Downsides How to feed yourself Is it really worth it? Meal Plan Freeze Leftovers Throw together recipes

cooking for one

HERE ARE A COUPLE EXAMPLES

cool things

1. make whatever* you want, when you want (of course not always possible, but easier than cooking for others' preferences) 2. Can be less stressful 3. More flexibility!

addressing downsides

1. eat alone- enjoy a show, podcast, book while eating 2. not 'worth it'-address what you don't like about the process. 3. Food waste- focus on 1-2 veg in the week, reuse in more recipes.

how to feed yourself

Cooking doesn't need to be the goal. EATING needs to be the goal. Homemade, frozen, delivered, pre-made, other food all works.

is it worth it?

This is individual, what do you value when it comes to feeding yourself? Use that as a guide to decide. Remember convenience foods are helpful!

MEAL PLANNING

Having some sort of plan is helpful. -Instead of meal prepping, try to cook extra of basics when you're already cooking. -Have a well stocked pantry/fridge/freezer.

FREEZE LEFTOVERS

Foods that freeze well -cooked beans -uncooked or cooked meat, tofu -many recipes (except fresh veggies often) -Blanched vegetables -Shredded cheese -Sliced/chopped fruit -bread, sliced -citrus

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