On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 15:59:06 -0900, "Kyonn Gowans" >
wrote:

>Hello all
>
> I'm looking a cookbook geared towards a single guy, something that
>emphasizes single serving that are fast, cheat and relatively cheap to make,
>any suggestions?
>

Get regular cookbooks for foods you want to learn. Read the book
and cut down to your size. The best foods come from your own oven. It
can be fast and still be good.
When you look at cookbooks, avoid the books that call for "a can
of" or "a package of" as part of the recipe. Anyone can pour a can of
soup over a roast. It creates a mediocre meal, at best.
A little experience with herbs, spices, and flavor combinations,
and you won't need a book. Remember that the (now) common spice, black
pepper, was called the king of spices for a good reason.

For cheap, use potatoes, rice, chicken, and fresh vegetables.
Always use fresh or dried. Avoid cans of anything. Save the water from
steaming vegetables for soup or stock. Try using a crockpot.