Diet

7 Best Meals When You're Cooking for One

Eating alone? Put down that microwave dinner and step away from the Pop-Tarts. We found these very healthful (and very tasty) ways to eat solo

by Lexi Petronis

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Put it in paper Fish en papillote is a fancy-sounding way of cooking a healthy fish dish in parchment paper, says Susan Messenger, RD, a dietician at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Killeen, Texas. "It's simple and perfect for one-person meals."

Scatter the chopped veggies of your choice onto a piece of parchment paper, then place a fish filet on top. You can add a little seasoning, then whip out whatever latent origami skills you may have and make a tight packet out of the parchment paper. Put it onto a baking sheet into a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes and there you have it: flavorful, healthful steamed fish and veggies, perfect for one.

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I cook for two, but often remember a lot of takeout years ago when I was flying solo.

by robyne00 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 04:40PM Report as inappropriate

love all the great meals and recipes

by jenni84 Monday, August 27, 2012 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

I loved these thoughtful tips for singles. I like making a big batch of soup once a week. I pack it for lunches and if I start getting tired of it, I freeze a few portions for those later times that I don't feel like making something from scratch. I love my slow cooker, but need to take advantage of it more.

by HeathRene Monday, August 20, 2012 at 09:31AM Report as inappropriate

good

by Nicole2814 Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 08:39PM Report as inappropriate

When do you add grits?

by Digby1 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate

The tip about having staples available is an important one for me. When I don't feel like cooking, I love to grab some cereal or yogurt with fruit to keep me going.

by alictasia Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 03:18PM Report as inappropriate

Soup is definitely comforting!

by andyv1217 Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 09:04PM Report as inappropriate

I think I need to start using my slow cooker now. I have one, but have never used it. I think because I'm a vegetarian and I can only think of my mother using hers for roast and stuff. I better get on that recipe!

by Mrs.Endres13 Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article. Very practical!

by asiagirl4ever Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

i really wanna try these!! but i would've liked to see pictures accompanying the recipes too, to get an idea of how it's supposed to turn out!

by LeSucre Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:15PM Report as inappropriate