Lissa Kristine Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I do a lot of cooking for one, so I rely heavily on leftovers. Fortunately, I'm the kind of person who can eat any kind of food at any time of the day.With my Whole30, I will have to pack a lunch for work up to 5 days a week (I occasionally work split shifts where I go home for a couple hours). In addition, I have Bible study on Thursdays, and while I'll probably bring a weekly salad to share, I'm still on my own for my protein. I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips for cooking for one person. I'm planning on getting freezer bags for things like shredded chicken/pork/beef that I cook in the slow cooker (I already have containers for stews/soup, etc). I'm planning on making/freezing at least one slow cooker recipe a week. Week 1 (actually, DAY 1) is going to be apricot chicken. Week 2 is either barbacoa or carnitas for a taco night at Bible study. (I'm going to buy a new slow cooker with a locking lid so I can cook the food at work and then bring the crock pot to Bible study). Is there anything else I should look at doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 >I'm planning on getting freezer bags for things like shredded chicken/pork/beef that I cook in the slow cooker (I already have containers for stews/soup, etc). I'm planning on making/freezing at least one slow cooker recipe a week. That's pretty much all the single person secret weapons there. Hard-boiled eggs and canned salmon/tinned sardines are other "must haves" in my pantry, but those are my tips for anyone doing a Whole30. Crock pot is probably the best friend: low prep time, hands off cook time, automatic leftovers, one pot clean up, bam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodcow Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 hey, i also suggest you keep or make some Whole 30 approved spice mixes which you can add to your meats to grill or pan fry them. You can also make soups,freeze them and double them as sauces when in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Crock pot is probably the best friend: low prep time, hands off cook time, automatic leftovers, one pot clean up, bam! That's schweeet. One pot clean up. Paper plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 That's schweeet. One pot clean up. Paper plates? Ok you caught me: I eat straight out of the crock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LydiaJo Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I do what I call....big bowel of food. I keep cooked chicken (shredded) and ground beef in the refrigerator as well as fresh eggs. I also keep my freezer filled with veggies. Added to that I keep onion, celery and carrots chopped up. In a large microwave bowel I put protein, veggies and a fat. Salt, pepper and what ever other seasoning strikes my fancy. For work I use the same method placing everything in a container with lid. It takes almost no time to have the prepared ingredients cooked and ready for use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ok you caught me: I eat straight out of the crock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2016 I do what I call....big bowel of food. I keep cooked chicken (shredded) and ground beef in the refrigerator as well as fresh eggs. I also keep my freezer filled with veggies. Added to that I keep onion, celery and carrots chopped up. In a large microwave bowel I put protein, veggies and a fat. Salt, pepper and what ever other seasoning strikes my fancy. For work I use the same method placing everything in a container with lid. It takes almost no time to have the prepared ingredients cooked and ready for use. LOL... I'm sorry I can't help myself (because I"m really a 12 year old boy) but I loved 'big bowel of food'... I think you mean big bowl of food but it ends up being a big bowel of food eventually! I <3 typos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LydiaJo Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Guess I need to proof read better. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2016 Guess I need to proof read better. LOL I'm so glad you didn't! I hope I didn't offend... I just thought it was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LydiaJo Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm so glad you didn't! I hope I didn't offend... I just thought it was funny! I thought it was funny too. No offense taken. I know I can't spell and I know my typing can be iffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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