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Fisher · 08-10-2003, 05:11 PM

This is a problem. It's no fun to cook only for yourself. And a lot of fresh things you buy, like vegetables and bread, go bad before you use them, unless you want to have broccoli 3 or 4 days in a row! I was single until age 37 so I've been there. Even though I like to cook, I ate a lot of take-out chicken wings and frozen pizza.

First of all, frozen veggies aren't too bad and you can use just what you need. Get a steamer for fresh veggies, they're great cooked that way. Potatoes, rice, pasta, anybody can cook that. For variety you can cook rice in broth or throw in some herbs. Try to make things that you can use the leftovers the next day, either by reheating or turning into a sandwich or something.

Here's a recipe that I have always enjoyed. It is simple and delicious and it reheats well either in an oven or microwave. THe only drawback is it cooks a long time on low heat. My family calls it: Yummy Chicken and Rice

Mix
1 cup raw rice
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 soup cans water

pour into a 9" X 13" baking dish and lay on top 1 cut up chicken or parts of your choice (boneless thighs or breasts will work although not as good).

Bake at 275 F for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.

08-10-2003, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fisher Upright Location: Florida	This is a problem. It's no fun to cook only for yourself. And a lot of fresh things you buy, like vegetables and bread, go bad before you use them, unless you want to have broccoli 3 or 4 days in a row! I was single until age 37 so I've been there. Even though I like to cook, I ate a lot of take-out chicken wings and frozen pizza. First of all, frozen veggies aren't too bad and you can use just what you need. Get a steamer for fresh veggies, they're great cooked that way. Potatoes, rice, pasta, anybody can cook that. For variety you can cook rice in broth or throw in some herbs. Try to make things that you can use the leftovers the next day, either by reheating or turning into a sandwich or something. Here's a recipe that I have always enjoyed. It is simple and delicious and it reheats well either in an oven or microwave. THe only drawback is it cooks a long time on low heat. My family calls it: Yummy Chicken and Rice Mix 1 cup raw rice 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 soup cans water pour into a 9" X 13" baking dish and lay on top 1 cut up chicken or parts of your choice (boneless thighs or breasts will work although not as good). Bake at 275 F for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.