Steve’s Corner · a column on cooking for one
Hi. Welcome to Steve’s Cooking for One
If you’re like me you take one look at a recipe, see all those weights and measures and – just close the book.
I mean all you want to do is eat something bearable, maybe even enjoyable, right? Really, it’s mainly yourself you’re cooking for remember.
Guests, what are they? OK, OK, in time maybe. Meanwhile let’s look after No.1
Steve
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- Travels & Diary
Koutouloufari, Crete
It's been many years since I went to Greece. Crete was my favourite island... My return was based on the nostalgia of my youth, to Hersonnisos.
- Travels & Diary
Brussels & Brugge
My Singaporean friend Benny has been living in Brussels for just over 2 years. And the oddest thing is that I still meet up with him in Asia, rather than closer to home....
- Travels & Diary
Zurich 2010
I first met Petrus in london in the Summer of 2009. It was actually warm, and easy to move around the streets of Central London, trying out the different bars.
- Travels & Diary
Melaka 2006
This state in Malaysia lies between Negeri Sembilan and Johor, alongside the strait connecting the Indian Ocean and the China Sea.
Steve's recipes 9 pagesAll My Recipes →
One recipe at a time - no fussy weights and measures.
Spag Bol
Being single means storing away. Let the Bolognese sauce simmer for as long as an hour, just don't let it dry out, remember the cider.
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Beef Curry
Impending cold weather always reminds me of a trip to Russia. I haven't been there but the cold weather always reminds of it.
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Quickie
Now that Autumn is upon us here’s a little something to warm your heart and humour your Bowels.
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Steak Slices in Tomato Sauce
O.K. a nice one if you want to impress someone in a simple way.
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One-Liners
'Toast one side of bread. On the other side spread some mango Chutney, top with strong ham e.g. honey roast; strong cheese on top of that – and grill"
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Pasta
Being brought up to regard Potatoes and it's variations as the norm for British diet boiled, mashed, chipped; Pasta always meant spaghetti, which meant spaghetti...
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Good Mood Food?
It had to happen, another craze to catch everyone’s attention !!
Maggots? Or Apples! Cooking with cider
Autumn is that time of year here in Britain when the apples have fallen. And what do we do about it?
Spicy, not just hot! 7 pagesAll Spicy, not hot →
Steve's easy curries, mild to medium.
Spicy, not just hot!
What makes us all of a sudden a country of Indian food fanatics? Last week I met up with Kris, and we’d decided on an Indian.
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Korma Gosht (mild)
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion until light brown. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, small & large cardamoms, and continue frying for 30...
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Rogan Josh (mild to medium)
Grind the ginger, garlic, mace, nutmeg, cloves, poppy seeds, peppercorns, almonds, large cardamoms, & saffron with a little water to make a fine paste.
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Murgh Ka Salan
Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions to a golden brown.
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Spicy Beef Curry (medium)
Add meat and all other ingredients Cook for slowly for 20 mins.covered, stirring occasionally.
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Spicy Chicken Rice
Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and cook the chicken until brown.. Set aside Into the pan add the garlic and onion to fry for 3-4 mins until soft.
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Tandoori Chicken (medium)
With a sharp knife make regular slits through the skin and flesh of the chicken portion.
Got a recipe for Steve?
Simple is the rule – no fussy weights and measures. Send it in and it could go up in Your Recipes.
Travel diaries 18 pagesAll Travels & Diary →
Steve on the road: Crete, Brussels & Brugge, Zurich, Melaka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Bali.
Zurich 2010
I first met Petrus in london in the Summer of 2009. It was actually warm, and easy to move around the streets of Central London, trying out the different bars.
Koutouloufari, Crete
It's been many years since I went to Greece. Crete was my favourite island... My return was based on the nostalgia of my youth, to Hersonnisos.
Brussels & Brugge
My Singaporean friend Benny has been living in Brussels for just over 2 years. And the oddest thing is that I still meet up with him in Asia, rather than closer to home....
Melaka 2006
This state in Malaysia lies between Negeri Sembilan and Johor, alongside the strait connecting the Indian Ocean and the China Sea.
Singapore 2005
My first experience of Singapore was in 2003 in the airport. For seven hours waiting in transit, and despite it s wonderful facilities, that was way too long.
From Bali to Hong Kong, with Love?
Ever had one of those songs that seem to crop up at the most 'sensitive' occasions through your life; you know, it first cropped up when you were a kid, and hitting the...
In Search of the Yellow Buddha
Holidays for me just can't be on the beach; I need history, culture, and people. About a year ago a friend, Sarah, mentioned Bali.... culture, people, and plenty of...
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Waiting for Ian
It’s when you’ve been shat on from a great height that you suddenly find the most amazing friends that have always been in your life; or wonderfully just appear.
Your recipes 17 pagesAll Your Recipes →
A selection of ideas from readers.
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Olive Spread
try just black olives and walnuts, equal portions. a great sandwich spread. Use only white bread. Other breads just don't taste good. Put in processor and grind fine,...
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Noodle Delight
This is from Agnes who says that despite being on a pension this is a little treat she indulges in whenever possible.
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Beans and scrambled eggs
The situation is getting desperate she never cooks for me? The other day she opened a small half can of beans, (obviously not thinking of me!) and heated them in in a...
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Chakchouka
It's very simple, easy and quick to make, ideal for a quick lunch.....or for those people lucky enough to live in a country where alcohol is widely available, and are...
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A couple more quick recipes from Saudi
They can be delicious as starters (known as 'Mezze' in Arabic), or they are great as dips when you have a few friends around for a drink and need some tasty nibbles.Use...
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Apple Crumb
Spread apple filling in greased 9X12 pan. Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Cut in margarine until crumble. Put topping on apples. Bake at approx. 350 for...
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Bacon/Spaghetti
Slice up the bacon and start gently frying in a frying pan in some vegetable oil.
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Salmon/Spaghetti Surprise
Please only use quality products (not own brand hyper value) to produce this gourmet meal.
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Christmas is coming. The Festive Season is here – festive spirit, busy shoppers, hustle bustle, cotton wool snow, glittering shop window displays, the sound of carols,...
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