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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/7/2008 11:31:32 AM
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SamsonUSA
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When I go out on a hunting trip, I take canned tomatoes, canned beans, onions, garlic, salt, pepper and a can of my favorite chili seasoning and make a pot of campfire chili with whatever I can take that's in season.
I set up the campfire with the dutch oven hanging from a tripod over the fire and brown the meat, (deer, elk, duck, goose, rabbit, whatever) with the onion and garlic, then add the tomatoes, beans, salt and seasonings. Let that stew for a while and hope the bears don't get it before you do.
Good man. Nothing better than fresh game or freshly caught fish cooked over a campfire.
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/7/2008 1:41:57 PM
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I did a little reading on the enzymes this morning, and any cooking will destroy the enzymes. So I'll just eat a few of 'em raw. I can't wait... we're going tomorrow morning. Oh, and my lettuce should be ready in about a month -- I'm so excited.
Did y'all know that the HCl in your tummy start to break down the enzyme as well ... then they get broken down into smaller digestible units in the upper intestines. Cooking will denature the proteins (enzymes are made of proteins) ... which means the elements of that protein are still there, but they are arranged differently due to the heat, which means they no longer behave as the original enzyme did. But if you have the elements to make that enzyme, and the body needs it, it will be put back together again in the liver (for many of the enzymes, some are put together in other places) before entering your bloodstream (That's where the the body makes many of the proteins we need from the amino acids we eat. Most proteins cannot be delivered in their original state because they are much too big to be transported through the cell walls, so they are broken down then reassembled into the ones you need.)
the bottom line is cooked veggies and fruits can be cancer fighting for some cancers because of that the way the heat alters the enzymes, and raw fruits and veggies fight other kinds are of cancers. It is best to have both ... Your vitamins and minerals stay intact when you steam or grill either ... if they are boiled they can be released into the water.
Just thought I'd clarify. 
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/7/2008 2:07:25 PM
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I did a little reading on the enzymes this morning, and any cooking will destroy the enzymes. So I'll just eat a few of 'em raw. I can't wait... we're going tomorrow morning. Oh, and my lettuce should be ready in about a month -- I'm so excited.
Did y'all know that the HCl in your tummy start to break down the enzyme as well ... then they get broken down into smaller digestible units in the upper intestines. Cooking will denature the proteins (enzymes are made of proteins) ... which means the elements of that protein are still there, but they are arranged differently due to the heat, which means they no longer behave as the original enzyme did. But if you have the elements to make that enzyme, and the body needs it, it will be put back together again in the liver (for many of the enzymes, some are put together in other places) before entering your bloodstream (That's where the the body makes many of the proteins we need from the amino acids we eat. Most proteins cannot be delivered in their original state because they are much too big to be transported through the cell walls, so they are broken down then reassembled into the ones you need.)
the bottom line is cooked veggies and fruits can be cancer fighting for some cancers because of that the way the heat alters the enzymes, and raw fruits and veggies fight other kinds are of cancers. It is best to have both ... Your vitamins and minerals stay intact when you steam or grill either ... if they are boiled they can be released into the water.
Just thought I'd clarify.
Wow! Thank you. No, some of that I did not know. I'm trying to eat healthier these days and trying to go as raw as possible. I do know that some foods are actually more nutritious when cooked, and that vitamins and minerals stay intact, so don't worry, I'm not opposed to cooking. 
One of my co-workers is having a LOT of health problems and so I'm trying to support her in eating healthier. We're both so excited about going to the farm this weekend and plan to get a wide variety of veggies (and maybe even some strawberries  ). We've been talking about ways that we both need to eat healthier instead of relying on foods that offer little nutritional value.
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/13/2008 10:48:30 AM
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Cajun-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts
from Fast, Fresh, and Delicious, by Time Life Books
4 Servings... want less, then get out the calculator.
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breast halves, skin on (or 1.5 lbs of chicken)
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic powder
and 2 of onion powder
1 tsp. oregano
and one thyme
and two black pepper
and 1/2 cayenne pepper
(got your attention?)
set up the oven rack so that the chicken in the broiler pan is going to be 4 inches from the broiler element.
Let's cook this indoors... preheat the broiler, line the pan with foil.
chicken in a shallow container. lemon juice on it, flip the chicken in the juice
on a plate, combine garlic powder, onion powder, NO GUN POWDER, please! oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Dredge the chicken in the spice mixture. (I think that's a sliding, dropping, picking back up, sliding, dropping motin... you do not need dred locks for this, it shouldn't be drudgery, your larger four-legged animals will let you know if you are doing it right, especially if you make motoring sounds).
chicken in the pan skin side down, cook 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
turn chicken over and another 4 minutes, until golden brown and the juices run clear. Sounds like watching it broil with your dog or cat would be a good idea.
~ nut. values, 263 calories (that's approximately.... could be 270. lol), protein 36 gm, fat 9 gm, carbs 8 gm, chol 97 mg, sodium 90 mg
They show the chicken served with a veg medley. I like those steam in bag things for the microwave.
No bread pictured. A sherbert or sorbet could be served for dessert, or don't get me started... .
So several of us guys are looking to cook smart before the holidays, and maybe these recipes will help you woo the person of your dreams- and then forever you'll be cooking in the kitchen. So watch out!
If you try this, maybe you want to comment back on it? Suggestions? Other cajun things you've cooked? Jambalaya is always a favorite of mine... gets my sodium level back up into acceptable range, and rice is nice.
Bonnie, bring your appetite!
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/13/2008 10:53:10 AM
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OneJohn, that sounds like it would taste so good! I might have to make it some time!!
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/13/2008 4:40:42 PM
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OneJohn,
Thanks for that, I'll have to try it out and maybe take some to both my mom's for Christmas one of the days, and another time to work... maybe invite all the single women to the breakroom for lunch LOL!
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 11/14/2008 9:58:09 AM
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Other cajun things you've cooked? Jambalaya is always a favorite of mine... gets my sodium level back up into acceptable range, and rice is nice.
Bonnie, bring your appetite!
OneJohn410
Hi OneJohn410!
This is a very quick and easy version of red beans and rice. Quite healthy, too. It won't pass an "authenticity" test, but we've always liked it! Beware, it makes a lot so invite some friends...
Red Beans and Rice
1-2 lbs smoked turkey sausage, cut into rounds
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
1 16 oz can chopped tomatoes, undrained
½ tsp oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
pinch (or more!) cayenne
1/8 tsp dry mustard
your choice white or brown rice, cooked
In a dutch oven or large stew pot, cook sausage over med heat about 5 minutes; drain if necessary. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer at least 20 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 6.
I'm afraid I can't give proper credit to the source of this recipe, it has been in my recipe box for a number of years. If you try it, let me know if you like it!
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RE: Cooking for One - 11/18/2008 4:09:29 PM
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I struggle with making "healthy meals" for myself as it is hard to find food for "one" that is healthy. I really don't like leftovers very much and I'm not home enough to even bother cooking. I would love to eat better/healthier, I just haven't figured out HOW with living alone and not being at home that much in general.
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RE: Cooking for One - 11/18/2008 9:13:26 PM
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Psalms274
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Here's something yummy to try ... I typically do not measure so ... these numbers are estimates ... (just taste as you go along! )
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1 dollop of reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces lean ground beef or turkey
1 large plum tomato, diced
1/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed (see Tips for Two)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2ish cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1. Combine salsa and sour cream in a large bowl.
2. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef (or turkey) and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add tomato, beans, cumin, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring, until the tomato begins to break down, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture.
3. Add lettuce to the remaining salsa mixture and toss to coat. Divide the lettuce between 2 plates, top with the cooked meat and sprinkle with cheese.
Makes one serving ... oh and the most important instruction ...
EAT!
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RE: Cooking for One - 11/21/2008 9:21:07 PM
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I struggle with making "healthy meals" for myself as it is hard to find food for "one" that is healthy. I really don't like leftovers very much and I'm not home enough to even bother cooking. I would love to eat better/healthier, I just haven't figured out HOW with living alone and not being at home that much in general.
Do you struggle with making meals for yourself in general, or just healthy ones?
It's going to sound weird, but the more I take the time to prepare a meal, the healthier I eat generally.
I made a ragu (bolognese) sauce the other week and froze a lot of it in small tubs. Each tub will do me 2 meals. It took time to prepare yes, but I know I have a bunch of meals in the freezer that I simply need to defrost and boil some pasta ~ so under 15 mins (if I defrost in the microwave). If I have a salad, or veggies, it won't take long to prepare...
Also made sausages. Ok, maybe not that healthy, but they're really good and much nicer than shop bought ones. Again, freezeable and with a stack of veggies and some carbs, probably healthier than a lot of meals...
Both are much cheaper than buying the same things in a store ~ and they've got no artificial junk in them, though I'm sure you could throw some in if you really wanted...
I'm not saying they should be eaten every day, they shouldn't ~ but they're better than eating junk.
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RE: Cooking for One - 11/28/2008 9:07:07 PM
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agapetos
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LOL! Some people just won't be told....
I'm pretty sure the recipe is downstairs so I'll post it tomorrow (because I can't be bothered to go down and find it now!). It's very easy though (as was the lamb meatballs one).
I like easy!
I have to figure out what to do with a chicken over the w/end!
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RE: Cooking for One - 12/11/2008 9:59:26 AM
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I posted this in my PFY the other day, but I thought it beared repeating!!!!
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5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add dry ingredients to mug , and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract , and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts (high). The cake will rise over the top of the mug , but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little , and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 12/11/2008 2:51:36 PM
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OK. So I am so not a cook.
BTW, I don't use the kitchen crock pot for stripping paint. It's M's and she would have killed me. Now she'd just haunt me. I figure she's far too busy praising Jesus to have time to come down here and starighten me out so I had better stay on my best behavior 
John,
Get yourself a nice roast, and put it in the crock pot.
Fill it with water, and a couple of packs of onion soup mix.
Add cubed potatoes, carrots, garlic and chopped onion.
Set it on low and leave it for about 8-10 hours
When you come back to it, you will have a new BEST FRIEND.
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 12/20/2008 1:01:53 AM
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Cooking for 1 is kind of a pain, but doing so in a healthy way is part of my intention to take better care of myself and loose weight. This is a great recipe that is low fat if you dont put cheese on it. I made a double batch for a church supper and it was gone in a flash!
Green Salsa Soup From Hallmark Magazine.
1 lb skinless chicken breasts
4 Cups rinsed and drained beans. Can use black, red kidney or a combo
2 Cups of a green salsa Verde. Mild to hot, how you like it.
3 Cups reduced sodium chicken broth
In large saucepan heat 2 T of olive oil over med high heat.
Add the chicken cut into 1” pieces. Cook till just past pink, 2-3 minuets.
Add other ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minuets.
Serve with sour cream and/or shredded cheddar or jack cheese and or corn bread.
I made it in a crock pot not bothering with the saucepan step, let it cook on low all day and it was really good.
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RE: Cooking for One - 12/21/2008 7:41:39 PM
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Hey, Agape! Cool, thanks for the recipe!! It looks simpler than I realized.
We have sausage patties over here that aren't encased in skin... are they considered sausage, too?
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 1/11/2009 12:46:34 PM
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agapetos
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Sharon-Marie, was thinking of you today as I was starting my barley bread. Did you ever get to making it? I shall probably think of you tomorrow when I finish it too! I'm making it in a different way though, so hoping it turns out.
Aga, it only took me almost 2 months to answer this. 
My apologies for that.
No, I never did make it . . . when we first discussed it, I found my time priorities being taken up with other things.
And I've since have eliminated gluten-foods from my diet . . . and sadly enough, barley has gluten in it. ::heavy sigh::
Oh well.
BTW, I'm really enjoying your new thread over in Health and Fitness!
Sharon-Marie, I'm so glad that you asked me for this recipe because I copied mine onto my old computer, which then died and if it wasn't for this thread... I wouldn't have the recipe!
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RE: Cooking for One - The Singles Food Thread - 4/2/2009 6:57:41 PM
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Grace-N-Mercy
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I'm not big on making sandwiches, but I find that a loaf of bread goes bad before I can finish it. I don't care for bread that's been frozen, and refrigeration can only extend the life of the bread for so long.
My favorite use for bread is grilled cheese sandwiches, but that's about it. What else can I do? I don't want to throw it away.
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