What's your ideal menu-for-one? Ours is Crispy Skinned Chicken, Roasted Asparagus, & Molten Chocolate Mug Cake.

Grad gift idea! Perfectly portioned, healthy meals—that THEY make. [America's Test Kitchen Shop]( [View in browser]( [Cooking for One]( [Give yourself the gift of better meals! Juiciest Stovetop Pork Chops: Make it in 20 mins. No-Fuss Parmesan Polenta: 6 ingredients. Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips: Pantry recipe.]( [ORDER NOW!]( Dear friend, Not to put you on the spot, but when was the last time you were genuinely excited about preparing a meal for yourself (just you)? Hopefully it wasn’t too long ago, but if it’s been a minute, you’re not alone. Scaling recipes for a single serving is tough. There’s the matter of those pesky measurement conversions, finding ways to use up ingredients, and let’s not forget the leftovers dilemma–we all have our limits. It’s understandable if cooking for yourself has become a bit of a chore or something you avoid entirely. So let’s change that. [Cooking for One]( was developed with the solo diner in mind. Whether you live alone or have different tastes or a different schedule than others in your household, you’ll discover a whole new world of cooking for one. Chock-full of perfectly portioned, flexible, and flavorful recipes, this cookbook delivers the resources and foolproof recipes you need to make cooking for yourself easy and fun. From weeknight mains and one-pot dishes to soups, stews, and make-ahead sandwiches and salads, you’ll find practical recipes for every taste and preference. Also, it goes without saying, but you’ll get dessert recipes too! (Hint: The recipe for two chocolate chip cookies—you can’t eat just one—is a game changer.) [Inside Spread]( To make cooking for yourself even easier, you’ll find strategies for stocking your pantry and shopping smarter and recipe recommendations to help you use up leftover ingredients. A sample weekly menu and shopping list will give you some ideas on how to approach meal prep and we’ve even created a dedicated section to the potential of your microwave, sharing some unexpected techniques you can use to streamline your cooking. Recipes inspire you to make dishes your own with “Kitchen Improv” tips and ingredient substitutions that give you the added flexibility to work with what you have on hand. You’ll enjoy the benefit of customizing dishes exactly to your liking, while still achieving foolproof results–all the while building a new skill set of learning to cook for one. That’s possible? Yes! [Cooking for yourself]( has never been easier and more satisfying than it is now. So why not treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence? You deserve it. Sincerely, [Jack Bishop’s Signature] Jack Bishop Chief Creative Officer P.S. I love our Lemony Spaghetti with Garlic and Pine Nuts. It’s a single serving (perfect for lunch or when I’m on my own for dinner), and you cook the sauce and pasta in the same skillet. Genius and delicious. I’ve had great results subbing in walnuts and adding some kale or spinach from my garden. Solo dining done right [ORDER NOW]( Add any of these titles for JUST $15 EACH! [Toaster Oven Perfection, Kitchen Smarts, One-Pan Wonders]( [your go-to guides]( Introductory resources explore tactics, tips, and tricks you can use to simplify your cooking. You’ll find these helpful tidbits on the recipe pages, so no need to worry about flipping back and forth. avoiding food waste [Chart from Book]( Worried about waste? Don’t be. We’ll show you other recipes you can make to finish off partially used ingredients. resourceful shopping Find out the best items to buy in bulk or in smaller sizes and when you should and shouldn’t opt for pre packaged ingredients. making ingredients last [Chart from Book]( Learn how and where to store your new or partially used ingredients in the kitchen. Doing so will help you extend the shelf life of your items and also ensure that they’ll maintain peak freshness and flavor for when you’re ready to use them. Get Perfectly Portioned Recipes [ORDER NOW]( [meals made your way on your terms]( We developed the recipes in [Cooking for One]( to give you approachable, flexible, and delicious recipes you can tailor to your tastes. With most of the recipes clocking in at under an hour of prep time (some take merely 15 minutes), you’ll find preparing meals to be surprisingly easy and fulfilling in a way that’s very different from cooking for others. You’re enjoying a meal made by you and for you alone. It’s the kind of self-care you can indulge in everyday and all it requires is just a little bit of your time. Set the table for one and get ready for that first bite–all the kudos go to you. Weeknight Wonders [Roasted Chicken Wings]( roasted chicken wings [pantry recipe] Just because you’ve never seen wings as a main course at a restaurant, doesn’t mean they can’t live up to the title. And no– you don’t need a deep-fryer. For this four-ingredient recipe all you need is a smoking hot oven and your broiler. Easy to prepare, and even easier to clean up (one bowl), your usual wing hangout will become nothing but a distant memory. KITCHEN IMPROV Level up Be cheesy! Serve wings with a sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese, crumbled goat cheese, or cotija. [Sautéed Radishes with Crispy Bacon]( sautéed radishes with crispy bacon [makes leftovers] You’ll rethink radishes with this spicy, sweet creation. To give the radishes a smoky base flavor, we sautéed them in rendered bacon fat (yum!), adding in garlic and red wine vinegar. We then finished things off by stirring in spices, fresh herbs, and crispy bacon bits. Pure delight in every bite, this radish recipe is an unexpected comfort food you’ll want to make again and again. KITCHEN IMPROV Make it a meal Cook the radishes with greens and serve them with a smear of hummus and pita. Tried and True Recipes (Just for You!) [ORDER NOW]( Surprisingly Simple and Satisfying Sides [Roasted Feta Potatoes]( roasted feta potatoes [makes leftovers] Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fries–there’s no limit to what you can do with the mighty spud! For this recipe, we sliced Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-size rounds and roasted them with crumbled feta and sliced scallions. The result: potato rounds with crispy edges and a creamy, rich filling. The best part? You don’t have to share. Leftovers can be used as a delicious side dish to our Sirloin Steak Tips or transformed into a tasty hash. KITCHEN IMPROV Use what you’ve got Potato, patata. Yukon Gold potatoes are not a must for this recipe. Try sweet potatoes or peeled celery root. Fresh & Flavorful 5-Ingredient Soups Some of our favorite soups feature only a handful of pantry ingredients. Perfect for a lighter lunch or easy weeknight dinner, these soups are guaranteed to please and make for delicious leftovers. [5-ingredient black bean soup; 5-ingredient creamy chickpea and roasted garlic soup; 5-ingredient sun-dried tomato soup]( Discover the joy of cooking for one [ORDER NOW]( “Where Have You Been All My Life?” One-Pot Meals [Couscous with Shrimp, Cilantro, and Garlic Chips]( couscous with shrimp, cilantro, and garlic chips [make it in 25 minutes] Put your pantry staples to work in this easy-to-prep, one-pot recipe. Fluffy couscous and tender shrimp are mixed with tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and cilantro to create a vibrant, lively meal. For added texture, flavor, and a bit of a crunch we topped the mixture with homemade garlic chips. If buying frozen shrimp for a recipe, make sure to check the label for any additives such as sodium tripolyphosphate as these ingredients can impart a chemical-like taste to the shrimp. KITCHEN IMPROV Use what you’ve got Not a shrimp fan? (No judgement here.) Try scallops instead. [Cauliflower Steak]( cauliflower steak [4 ingredients] Overlooked and often relegated to side-dish status, cauliflower is one of those sleeper vegetables you can easily transform into a satisfying meal with a handful of ingredients. To create our cauliflower steak we use a steam-then-roast method where all of the cooking takes place in the oven. We prefer to start with a whole head of cauliflower because the core keeps all the florets intact as the steak cooks. With its nutty sweet flavor and caramelized crust, you’ll rethink picking up a T-bone or strip steak on your next grocery run. Try making Cauliflower Rice or Creamy Cauliflower Soup with any extra uncooked florets. KITCHEN IMPROV Spice it up Don’t be afraid of flavor, rub cauliflower with a spice rub such as smoked salt or classic steak rub. Single-Serve Sweets & Treats [Molten Chocolate Mug Cake]( molten chocolate mug cake [pantry recipe] Into your microwave goes your favorite mug filled with deliciousness (milk chocolate, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, vanilla extract and other ingredients) and out comes a rich, warm chocolate cake with an ooey-gooey, fudge-like center. We prefer to use bar chocolate because it’s easier to insert into the cake to create the molten center. Stocking a few chocolate bars in your pantry also sets you up for making our Chocolate Haystacks, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Quesadilla, and Edible Cookie Dough. KITCHEN IMPROV Level up Caffeinate your cake and add in espresso, or try grated orange zest and top with ice cream or our Whipped Cream for One to make it extra, extra sweet. “Offers substitutions so you aren’t left thinking you can’t make a recipe.” — Austin American-Statesman [ORDER NOW]( [it's all about you]( The best part of cooking for yourself is that there’s no need to compromise with anyone else on the ingredients and flavors you want to enjoy. You get your way every time. But preparing meals for one has its challenges: scaling ingredients, avoiding food waste, shopping efficiently, meal planning, etc. Whatever your reason for dining alone or preparing a single-serving dish, [Cooking for One]( includes the resources and recipes you need to cook with confidence. [Kitchen Improv Feature]( [Cooking for One]( gives you: 1. 168 perfectly portioned, easy-to-make, customizable recipes with “Kitchen Improv” tips to inspire culinary creativity 2. Guidance on keeping your pantry well stocked and ready for prepping meals on the fly; we also share our “In a Pinch” ingredient substitutions because sometimes you just don’t have that one thing you need 3. Tips and tricks for smarter shopping 4. A delicious sample menu plan to help you navigate the challenges of transforming leftovers into new meals and finishing off partially used ingredients 5. Advice on the best ways to store ingredients to maximize flavor and freshness EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Food Scale A scale comes in handy for weighing proteins and vegetables (or pasta) to ensure you’ve got the right portion size for the recipe. It's also the most accurate way to measure dry ingredients. [Winner - Highly Recommended. OXO Good Grips 11 lb Food Scale]( Small Rimmed Baking Sheet Bigger isn’t always better. Small quarter-sheet pans are great for preparing small-batch foods. Their smaller cooking surface and compact size means less mess and more space in your kitchen! 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