r/CookingForOne

I'm going through some difficult therapy topics at the moment and there are times when I feel depleted and low on energy. It's not exactly a depressed state, because it's temporary. It's more that my nervous system feels depleted and I need some emotional rest.

On days like these, I have the physical energy to cook but struggle to figure out what to make. I usually crave something comforting and happy, that would cheer me up.

What are your go-to "happy" meals to make when you're feel sad and need something to cheer you up?

Ight so me & my recent ex girlfriend have been separated for a while & I’m back living in my own space, by myself of course. One thing about me is I like to go out to eat or grab stuff on the way home just because I’m not used to cooking for myself & it’s just easier to get something fast since I live down Congress on The Drag. I got used to cooking for her & my stepdaughter close to 6 years (she wasn’t very good at cooking) so we ate as a family as any couple/family would. But recently, I made too much food & I barely touched the leftovers so I went ahead and gave it to homeless around my area before it went bad. WTF kinda recipes do y’all suggest that would be easy to make in a rice cooker for a 29 yr old Male? I’m also fit cause I deliver & detail vehicles. So I don’t mind high protein recipes. Just nothing with a lot of grease or anything that will make me feel “gross” after. Help a dude out, I’m just a guy!