So your dinner plans fell through and it looks like you’ll be eating solo. Don’t despair! Instead, consider it an opportunity to hone your culinary skills. Each of these ten recipes can easily be prepared for one...and they're beautiful to boot.
The Best Recipes for Dining Solo
One is the hungriest number
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Published Jul 21, 2015
Smoothie Bowl
It doesn’t get much prettier (or healthier) than this berry smoothie bowl packed with superfoods.
Smoked Salmon Toast
There’s a reason your grandma’s been going on about lox for the past 50 years.
Gnocchi Mac And Cheese
Whatever, you totally went for a run last week.
Quinoa Fried Rice
Far more photogenic than Chinese takeout.
California Chicken Power Bowl
Basically a big, amazing salad…sans lettuce.
Avocado And Citrus Salad
The key to a 'grammable salad: a pop of color.
Pizza With Burrata And Prosciutto
Any pizza can be a personal pizza if you believe in yourself.
One-pot "pasta"
Technically they’re zucchini noodles. But you won’t be able to tell the difference in this one-pot take on pad thai.
Homemade Ramen
A far cry from the Cup Noodles that sustained you throughout college.
Baked Eggs In Avocado
Because: yum.
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