Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Savoring Cooking When You’re Single 5
Chapter 1: Digging Into Cooking for One 7
Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Cook 17
Chapter 3: Hunting and Gathering Groceries for One 31
Chapter 4: Scaling Up and Food Storage 45
Part 2: Starting the Day Right with Breakfast 57
Chapter 5: Hearty Eggs and Breakfast Meats 59
Chapter 6: Filling Waffles, Pancakes, and Mug Muffins 71
Chapter 7: Oatmeals, Cereals, and Toasts with the Most 83
Chapter 8: Healthy Smoothies, Parfaits, and Breakfast Puddings 97
Part 3: Fueling Up for Lunch 109
Chapter 9: Salads for Every Season 111
Chapter 10: Soups for Singles 127
Chapter 11: Sandwiches, Personal Pizzas, and More 139
Part 4: Delicious Dinners 153
Chapter 12: Chicken Dishes to Cluck About 165
Chapter 13: Beef Dishes That Can’t Be Beat 165
Chapter 14: Fish and Seafood Dishes That Make Waves 175
Chapter 15: Meatless Meals for Everyone 187
Part 5: Sides to Swear By 195
Chapter 16: Grains, Beans, and Beyond 197
Chapter 17: Fruits and Veggies to Brighten Your Plate 205
Part 6: Snacks, Desserts, and Nibbles 221
Chapter 18: Savory and Sweet Snacks That Satisfy 223
Chapter 19: Single-Serve Desserts with Automatic Portion Control 237
Chapter 20: Smaller-Batch Desserts: Sure, Have Another 249
Part 7: The Part of Tens 257
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Freezer 259
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Take Advantage of Leftovers 267
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 271
Index 275