I’m single, and grilling is pretty much an everyday occurrence for me these days. It’s much easier today! These are just some of the reasons:

• No more waiting for the coals to heat up
• No more running out of charcoal (and no more searching for a place to store those extra bags I bought on sale).
• I just plug in the electric grill and in about ten minutes I’m ready to go! I add just about any vegetable, brush it with olive oil (or butter), turn it once, and after about 5-7 minutes, voila!
• Chicken breasts are the best, and they take about ten minutes to cook, they are moist and delicious!
• The difference in taste of grilled food compared to grilled or broiled, or even sautéed, is remarkable and makes healthy eating so much easier for the single girl.

Grilling on a tabletop electric grill is very convenient for one person. Why?

• There is no reason to heat the house by turning on the oven.
• Do not soak or scrub pans after eating. (I especially love that perk!)
• I’ve also found that grilled vegetables and meats taste wonderful as leftovers and very often don’t need to be reheated. Cold chicken, asparagus, zucchini, and carrots are refreshing as a light summer dinner.

In the past, I’d gotten into the habit of hopping in the car and stuffing myself with burgers and fries because I couldn’t wait to eat, or just didn’t want to bother dirtying a bunch of plates for a meal. I haven’t visited the fast food drive through the window since I started grilling for myself. I can prepare a quick meal that tastes great. I waste less food because want eat it, so it doesn’t go to waste sitting in the crisper. I’m looking forward to eating fresh seasonal vegetables! This fact makes me very happy, because healthy habits are not one of my strong points.

Another big reason grilling makes sense to me is that fresh food is MUCH less expensive overall. Prepackaged foods can unnecessarily add to your grocery bill. Save canned and boxed foods for emergencies and stick to fresh seasonal and specialty foods, and your budget will benefit.

Take advantage of this professional single girl’s research and add “Grilling for One” to your busy single lifestyle.