Cooking for One: Make It Tasty, Healthy and Fast

HEALTHY AGING MAGAZINE EXCERPT:If you are an empty nester and no longer need to make large family meals or just find yourself home alone, there are many ideas of simple dishes to prepare when it is just you.Not only can you prepare foods from fresh, additive-free ingredients, but you can save money too.Meals for one do not have to mean a frozen single-serving heated up in the microwave.Made-from-scratch meals can often be prepared in about the same time as it takes to heat a frozen meal in the oven.If youre looking for inspiration, cookbook author Kelly Jaggers has you covered with over 100 recipes in her book,The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook.Loaded Avocado Toast with Smoked SalmonMakes 1 serving1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted13 cup mashed avocado14 teaspoon fresh lemon juice2 ounces sliced smoked salmon1 large hard-boiled egg, sliced1 tablespoon finely minced red onion1 tablespoon finely minced English cucumber14 teaspoon everything bagel seasoningOn toasted bread, spread avocado in an even layer.

Sprinkle lemon juice over avocado.Top with smoked salmon and egg, then sprinkle onion, cucumber, and everything bagel seasoning over top.Serve immediately.Keeping Cut Avocado FreshDepending on your meal plan, you may have fresh avocado left over after you have made a recipe.

If you are planning to use your avocado within 24 hours, simply put it in the refrigerator uncovered.If you are going to use it later in the week, spritz it with lemon juice and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating.To continue reading this article, click here: Cooking for One: Make It Tasty, Healthy and Fast Login to Access... This content is offered exclusively to Healthy Aging Magazine subscribers. Already a subscriber? Log in now Username: Password: Forgot Password '; } notesHtml+=''+note.name+""; notesHtml+=''+note.description+""; total_user_notes++; }); jQuery("#dvListNotes").html(notesHtml); user_redirect_url=data.redirect_to; if (total_user_notes>0) { jQuery.magnificPopup.open({ items: { src: jQuery('#test-modal'), type: 'inline' } }); jQuery.magnificPopup.instance.close = function () { jQuery.magnificPopup.proto.close.call(this); location.href = data.redirect_to; }; jQuery("#hdAlertWelcome").html("Welcome " + data.first_name + " " + data.last_name + ","); jQuery("#lnkRedirect_to").attr("href", data.redirect_to); } else { jQuery("#login_lbl_loader").html(''+data.msg+''); location.href = data.redirect_to; } } else { jQuery("#login_lbl_loader").html(data.msg); } }); return false; //to prevent form submission //or event.preventDefault(); }); }); Continue to your account Subscribe Today Healthy Aging Magazine offers in-depth feature articles, tips and information on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy features on diet and exercise, mental, social and financial wellness, active travel, and recipes! You will find ways to follow your passion, ideas for how to redefine yourself and stay active as well as profiles on inspirational people. Your subscription includes: Quarterly digital Healthy Aging Magazines. Free monthly digital newsletter. Special free offers throughout the year.