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would be some sliced onions, carrots, and green pepper with the frozen broccoli and cauliflower. Add those to the veggies you are already cooking and cover. The water chestnuts and bamboo shoots need to be drained before adding. Remember 1/2 a can of each is a good measure for each.

Get your pan of water ready for your rice and put that on medium heat. One cup of rice is sufficient for one meal. You can cook ahead for tomorrow if you would like and do 2 cups. Rice is easy to heat up in the microwave or on the stove. When the water boils, add your rice, per instructions; turn off heat, and cover.

In the oil sprayed frying pan, add your 4-5 ounces of meat. Add 5 good pours of soy sauce, 2 dashes of pepper, and other spices of your choice too taste. If this is your first stir-fry it's better to stick with the basic recipe. Cover your pan and stir occasionally until it appears almost done. Now add it too your veggies in the medium sized saucepan. At this time you can add 1/4 cup of stir-fry sauce if that's your preference. Mix it well. Turn off heat.

Your stir-fry is now ready. Enjoy!

Here's some other ideas for cooking for one that are simple and tasty. You are already at the store so why not pick these items up?

Buy a bag of chopped lettuce for an easy salad. Look at the date on the bag and get the bag with the date furthest away from today's date. It will last longer in your fridge. This can be whatever kind of mixture of greens you prefer. Remember romaine has the most nutrition for you. Stir-fry beef and boneless chicken, spiced to you're liking, is an excellent addition to a salad for lunch or dinner with your favorite salad dressing.

Also, pick up some salad dressing for that impromptu salad. Pick out at least two. There are many versions of Ranch that are excellent for dipping when you want a snack. When you are feeling too tired to whip something up just pour some lettuce in a bowl, add some carrots from the snack bag, and put some of that chicken you already precooked on top. This is a much better option then picking up some candy or chips.
Lastly, pick up some salsa. It is a great topping on chicken when you are hungry for something zesty.

These ideas are designed for the person who cooks for one but can easily be modified to a larger recipe for more people. Just multiply the servings by how many people will be eating. They are quick, simple and delicious! Enjoy your meals!

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