to think cookware for single people just doesn't exist?

[MindYourUsage]

Please don't tell me to shut up and batch cook. Single people want to eat fresh, too. And not everything is suitable for freezing, defrosting and reheating.

I've been looking for a small (700ml) induction friendly lidded casserole dish that could also go in the oven and - nothing.

I even asked chatGPT - it served me a load that were 3.5L or 2.5L.......

you either get those teeeeny tiny little le creuset pots that are 250ml (I do eat a normal portion size so no and anyway they're ceramic not iron) or 2.5L litre things that I would have to over cook more than I need/want.

It's just weird when there is such a rise in single person homes that some celebrity chef hasn't cottoned on or something and come up with a cookware line that is for single-servings but isn't teeny tiny little dolls-house versions.

Rant over. Any other single people feel the same?

I'm single but haven't had this problem, firstly I've got pots and pans of all sizes, secondly a smaller meal can go in a bigger dish.

Is this any good?

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/27658/masterclass-16cm-cast-aluminium-casserole-dish-black

There are loads of single trays, smaller dishes and pans. Just go to a cook shop.

But you don't have to fill a large pot? You just cook what you need?

Never had this problem.

21cm diameter should be fine: https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-cast-iron-round-casserole/p4055471

You are looking for odd measurement. That's why.
Look for 1l.

I use this. It’s fab.
fromourplace.co.uk/products/mini-always-pan?variant=42001175576753&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=uk_na_standard-shopping_cookware_troas&utm_content=&utm_version=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23549122251&gbraid=0AAAAABmbP2VeIewTnP6W-ol7JtkZwl1N0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9oOQgqSDkwMV5o9QBh2HCC1YEAQYCyABEgK0b_D_BwE

I second this. I've not got this size, but I've got several casserole dishes from this range and love them.

Just put less food in a big pot? This has never crossed my mind.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STAUB-Cocotte-Round-14cm-Black/dp/B001CQD6UM/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HXTK4T5dqNvCwD1Jfr2K9CfH_rnfoXu16PTzBu-mGzrYajwhe_0m6djgJOo2e2WzwQea2Z9Gh3Zxjtq5wYCdYFkrLv6P6-2ioXoZF5C3KoFxFoaqi04emZZ8z-a157gRKRRSZRc6pcJGsXHmZX-vQWz8mhcbGojOq3RvL8H68tdGqeRbUncyBPlA70tVnI88USr4rEmOvkX9PZtITI7opaqTfDDd255EcJAfe1yulsd8aPA3fyDS0wUBD5SIxYgjHCBUZYUCZR840Y4GtxNodJWn5_V5wJwuffCq-Aw_Mlw.kwePxlOkijJCEd5-5S8jixtUCM5asLU_dG3WQOyxrj0&dib_tag=se&keywords=STAUB%2BCast%2BIron%2BRoaster%2FCocotte%2C%2BRound%2C%2B14%2Bcm%2C%2B0.8%2BL%2C%2BBlack&qid=1772525786&sr=8-1&th=1

You are creating a problem here where there is none.

hmmm seems I am in the minority. I will try to see things from the ither side but... Some dishes rely on depth of substance to liquid, layering, surface area....

If you’re cooking something partially submerged in fat or stock, it really doesnt work. Too big a pot for your portion = liquid spreads too thin and it isnt sibmerged. Now a totally different cooking method. You're shallow frying now.

Exactly.

there are things that are annoying as a single person. Cookware has never crossed my mind.

@MindYourUsage cook once, eat twice. It's hardly 'not fresh' 🙄

quotes wrong post - page updating while i am clicking!

This is 2.7 L

I agree OP, I’m often irritated by the lack of suitable sizes in my own collection- so these suggestions and links are great. Thank you!

I’m not getting it. We are a house stuffed with people, so mostly large volume cookware. However, sometimes people want to cook something particular just for themselves. Our large scale cookware has not held anyone back from doing this. Admittedly, we do have a milk saucepan, small frypan people could use for this, but otherwise they make do with the large cookware.

When i lived alone i just used normal cookware

I get what you are saying but a casserole is one thing that I would always make several portions of because it keeps well and improves with keeping.

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It's the size I have and I find it fine cooking for 1-2 people. Maybe I just eat bigger portions! I have a larger one for family meals.

Never noticed. My pan sets do me fine as a single woman. (No idea what an induction pot is anyway.)h

Misread. I don’t know where you would get a casserole pot that size but personally I prefer batch cooking as I hate cooking.

I did have a really lovely single-portion size bowl that I used for making things like bread and butter pudding and macaroni cheese. It's now the dog's living room water bowl, so I use the bigger dishes and just make more. Stick it in the fridge or freezer for later and it's like 'yay! Bonus food!' when I remember it.

Perhaps. I am also trying not to over eat and be sensible with portion sizes. Make a biryani or risotto with just the 80g of rice - dont over eat go back for seconds or thirds kind of thing. I'm getting bigger and bigger