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Recipes for One

© Marna Gatlin

All of these recipces can be easily doubled for more than one person

Artichoke Soup for One
1 1/4 cup (310 ml) chicken stock
1 scallion (spring onion), thinly sliced
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
3 cooked artichoke hearts, fresh, frozen, or canned, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbs (30 ml) heavy cream

Bring the stock, scallion, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and return to the boil, stirring occasionally. Serves 1.

Guacamole for One
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 Tbs (15 ml) finely chopped onion
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon or lime juice
Hot sauce to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Mash the avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 1.

Lemon-Glazed Carrots for One

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (5 mm) rounds
1 Tbs (15 ml) butter
1 Tbs (15 ml) brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Boil the carrot slices in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a skillet over moderate heat. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly glazed, about 2 minutes. Serves 1.