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Pasta with quickly homemade marinara from a can of whole tomatoes crushed, sauteed garlic, salt and butter is the comfort food I have craved since I was ten.

A sandwich using whatever I have in the fridge, whether it be some prosciutto and some asiago with spinach, or some of last night's corned beef with a smear of mustard, or a fried egg and a cross of bacon. And just about always on toasted bread. Mmm.

I'm really partial to making fresh bread and then slatering it in oil, balsamic, and/or chopped garlic: It's not a meal per se, but it fills me up because warm bread is good for the soul. :)

my favorite is barilla spaghetti with tons of melted butter, in which i have poached an obscene amount of chopped garlic, and a mountain of freshly grated parmesan. followed by vanilla ice cream with raspberries.

however, the meal i most frequently make for myself these days currently involves a huge bowl of romaine lettuce, followed by an edy's ice pop. sigh.

buttered noodles. always always. I tend to get pudgy when I eat alone too much. :)

usually some sort of noodles...soba or hayashi chuka!

Risotto - it's a wonderful base, and I can throw whatever veggies in that I have and whatever wine is open at the time.

I'm an egg person myself too...either scrambled or lightly fried w/toast to soak up the yolk.

I used to make a veritable vat of pasta salad with fresh vegetables and eat it all week for lunch. Now, I just throw a burger or some chicken on the grill, top it with cheddar, and put it on a bun. Or, if I'm not too lazy, I'll dig up some leftover rice from the fridge and make some fried rice with whatever is handy.

seasonal! summer is good for light wraps with fresh tomatoes and red bell peppers and feta...when it's winter i like to make vegetarian chili or corn chowder with whatever vegetables i have on hand and reheat for lunch. my new favorite ingredient to cook with is israeli couscous, so any leftovers i have with that are good.

Breakfast - I love making an indulgent breakfast for dinner since most mornings only allow for oatmeal.

Some kind of pasta, usually spaghetti with oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes.

I like making something like a tuna melt or sunny side up eggs with toast.

Quesadilla or grilled cheese or a little piece of brie and some good bread...i should probably do a vegetable now and then, but i just love cheese.

I cook for one all the time. This winter, my favorite was halved brussels sprouts and minced garlic tossed with olive oil and roasted cut-side down on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. I also love toast with black beans, a fried egg, cheese and avocado ... yummy!

Pasta with butter and parm

My bf cooks EVERYTHING at home. When he's gone, this one's my favourite (and it takes no time at all)!

Stella's Stellar (and super easy) wraps:
-- wrapper --
2 flaxseed wraps (or try the spinach/sundried tomato)
-- mixture --
1 can tuna in water, drained
4 tbsp of Sweet onion dressing
2 handfuls of mixed summer greens (or spinach leaves)
(lots of) feta cheese, crumbled
diced scallions or green onion; to taste
-- topping --
1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Combine the mixture and divide evenly between the wraps; then place on small baking sheet and sprinkle topping onto wraps. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until heated through and cheese melts to your liking.

I switch this recipe up with some mexican-type flavours (cumin ground beef, jalepeno cheese, etc.), greek-style (olives, cucumber, lamb, etc.), whatever you feel like that day. I survived 1.5 weeks on these things. It worked great but I still missed by bf's cooking!

ps. barely any dishes to do alone!

It's not often that I eat dinner alone, but when I do, I want a big, comforting bowl of spaghetti carbonara.

My favorite is a tomato sandwich with onion and a slice of provolone.

Brownies!

I lean towards eating more veggies when I eat alone b/c those I cook for aren't big fans of them! Usually I'll stir fry some veggies either to put in an omelet or to mix with rice and/or chicken. Simple. Easy. Tasty.

I always make noodle soup. Usually some broth with noodles, some kind of greens like spinach or chard. Sometimes I stir some egg in there too so its like an egg drop soup.

I make brown rice, then fry an egg over real easy. Place egg over rice. Sprinkle on furikake. Stir to let all the yummy egg coat the rice. Enjoy.

I like to make pasta with tomatoes, capers, olive oil, and shredded cheese.

Pasta - something with a lot of sauce and not that much pasta. Fresh grated cheese on top. Yum.

Grilled chicken breast and vegetables with pesto (usually from a batch I'd frozen in an ice cube tray).

Ramekin Tuna Noodle Casserole

just a fried egg, with hot chilis/garlic/ginger and a nice piece of bread

Cooking for myself usually means my partner isn't around, so I can eat the food he doesn't like: eggs and fish. So I'll either make scrambled eggs & toast, an omelet, or a tuna melt. Or just a grilled cheese sandwich on a hearty bread with sliced tomatoes and mayo.

scrambled eggs with lots hot sauce

It's either buttered noodles with a few sprinkles of parm and salt/pepper, or a tuna sandwich on good sourdough bread with lettuce, tomato, and a slice of red onion (with a sweet pickle and Wise potato chips on the side).

i love making bean burritos and adding any veggies that might be lurking in the fridge.

nibbles: nuts, toast, popcorn, chocolate chips. not the healthiest. but not much clean up either.

pasta with lemon juice, mint and lots of freshly grated parm :)

I graze constantly, and since my "daily " diet is FAR from healthy.......Diet Coke, "nicotine", chocolate and a handful of sour gummi bears, I try to eat something healthy at night. I'll usually toss together a quick salad and include chunks of any leftover meat or poultry I have on hand. Sometimes I'll even include cheese if I've got any hanging around. In other words.......I HATE EATING ALONE, so this book might prove to be a GOD SEND! I've entered other contests before, but PLEASE HAVE MERCY on me, and send this "much" needed book in my direction...........GOD Bless You!

Grilled cheese! Yum!

An old friend gave me a recipe for spaghetti and tuna that I like to make. It's good I eat it alone, because I make murmuring noises of appreciation while I eat it. Maybe I'll make it tonight!

some sort of whole wheat pasta with whatever veggies i have laying around and whatever herbs. sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, but it's always nice to use things up and get my servings of veg

crackers with goat cheese and red pepper jelly :)

Pasta with lots of garlic and anchovies. Or whatever other canned fish or throw-ins I have handy. Artichokes are good.

Glass of wine, cheese, pate and good bread or fancy crackers - decadence!

Store-bought, fresh tortellini tossed with Jamaican Pickapeppa sauce and sprinkled with feta cheese. Sliced seasonal something (tomatoes when I can) on the side.

Whenever my roommate goes out of town, I make pancakes - which is sort of silly, since there are always leftovers, but they heat up fine in the toaster.

One of the best and easiest dishes to make alone is pesto, especially if you've got the basil growing nearby. You can improve on regular pesto, though, by adding some chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the pesto mixture, and then, at the end, some diced tomatoes. Use plenty of good Parmigiano, and it's good to go.....

I usually make myself a tuna steak, since my roommate and boyfriend hate on the fish. Also, a steak is pretty easy to portion for one person.

A fabulous omelette, complete with red onions, bell pepper, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, and tons of yummy yummy cheese.

spaghetti with garlic, oil, crushed red pepper, and grated parmesan. bonus if i can scrounge up some parsley from the vegetable drawer.

I cook for myself (1) every day of the week. I really enjoy a giant salad, bread & hummus.

Pasta of some sort. If I'm feeling lazy, simply dressed with some olive oil and garlic.

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my go-to dish is usually asian noodles with a soy/ginger sauce and chinese snow peas. and sesame seeds on top.

Every morning - scrambled egg whites and toast (one slice topped with heirloom tomatoes and one topped with canadian bacon). YUM!

Pasta and salad, with chocolate ice cream for dessert

pasta with lots of garlic, onion, olive oil, prosciutto and parmigiano - yummy!

Baked beans on toast!

I'm big on grilled cheese. Or grilled peanut butter sandwiches.

Depends on my energy level. Often a hummus-tomato sandwich, summer rolls or banana pancakes. Or, if I'm particularly lazy, cereal with yogurt and fruit.

I like peanut butter and..............something creative each time: curry, chili sauce, pickles....

grilled cheese sandwich

Scrambled egg, green peas, white rice (brown will do), with salt and butter.

looks like i'm not alone in my love for single dinner servings of breakfast - eggs (and i can finally do that nifty over easy thing!), toast, hash browns, maybe bacon.

it's all about eggs 'n toast to mop up the yolk when it's just me.

Chicken Breast with salsa and broccoli

I love making omlettes for myself for dinner. Easy to make in one portion and I can load up on good protiens and veggies quite easily.

I have two. Eggs over medium over whole grain toast (and cellaphane cheese). Or whole wheat spaghetti and sauce with tons of garlic and my home grown basil. YUM!

Steamed artichokes since no one else I know seems to think they are worth the effort.

I'm basically pretty lazy when I'm preparing food for myself, so it's usually mac and cheese. I need some new, easy ideas.

Breakfast food -- a scrambled egg & cheese sandwich and grits, along with a simple tossed salad if I have a bag of the pre-mixed stuff.

Usually a English muffin with ham.

Usually a pasta dish of some sort with a salad, bread and a glass of wine to accompany the meal. Always eaten at the table with a place setting, a good magazine and the Sirius classic jazz channel in the background to help me linger over my meal.

Soup & salad
fried eggs and turkey bacon
various sandwiches and fresh fruit
wild rice and baby sweet peas

I live alone and eat alone but I don't let it keep me from cooking and consuming whatever I desire. This weekend I smoked an 8-pound pork shoulder that I'll be eating forever—every delicious bit.

Yakisoba fried in sriracha with shrimp, baby spinach, crepe, and Spam, along with some Japanese pickled cucumbers for a warm dish. Somen with cucumber, crepe, Spam, menma, and bean sprouts for a cold dish.

Anything that I like that my girlfriend won't eat.

Fried rice. And anything with loads of garlic!

My favorite meal to make when I am alone is pasta puttanesca. It is so easy to prepare and freezes well too.

Although it doesn't serve one in one sitting, I love making a duo of vegatables. After work, I'll go to the supermarket and buy some corn, squash, tomatoes, onions, and whatever. When I'm done chopping, I use one batch of veggies to make soup, and with a smaller batch I do a quick stir-fry with butter and olive oil. With the stir-fry, I try incorporate different herbs than the soup. For the most part, this meal lets me enjoy veggies in different ways of flavor, texture, volume, etc. without having to go through too much trouble. But I'll also have veggie soup with my meals for the rest of the week! :)

Depends on my hunger level, if not very hungry roasted asparagus with a balsamic reduction and parmasan cheese and some garlic bread. Or for fast, some Annie's Mac and Cheese.

If hungry, steak, baked or scalloped potatoes, and sauteed mushroooms and onions.

A giant chef salad with chunky blue cheese dressing, iced cold lemonade and some fresh fruit...YUM!!!

I love fried eggs with cheese. When no one is around, I even lick the yolk off the plate! sssshhhhh!

Eggs with a bagel.

Chicken and broccoli with cream of mushroom sauce over rice...

When I am alone I make a fried egg sandwich-nobody else in my family likes them.

And in summer crayfish - pasta or salad or just plain grilled with loads of butter and garlic.

I love a big, juicy hamburger with all the fixiings.

rice and miso

any kind of pasta that involves nuts (since my husband hates nuts thus i dont cook with them unless i'm on my own that night).

shrimp and asparagus stirfry

Lamb Chops with a really good red wine. I love indulging myself.

stir fry from whatever happens to be in the fridge, along with either rice or noodles.

some kind of a burrito........my latest has shrimp, peppers, onion, garlic and corn, saute in a little butter or olive oil...add salt, pepper and cayenne......pile on a tortilla, add shredded cheese, top with another tortilla....bake @ 375 for about 20 minutes......yum!

Grilled cheese

pasta and then an ice cream sundae!

I like to make a good turkey an avacado sandwich or a grilled cheese.

I make a plate with some cheese and olives, maybe tomatoes and some bread.

If I'm really hungry, I make pasta and use all of the vegetables my kids would normally turn their nose up at. Otherwise, I would make a small plate of some great cheese, green olives, french bread and some vine-ripened tomatoes. Oh! And a glass of chardonnay. Yum.
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I could use this book, my favorite meal alone is leftovers!

Blue cheese dip and veggie or chips

Spaghetti - simple and yummy

Spaghetti Carbonara for One, found accidentally on a blog ages ago. Or, if I'm mysteriously and sadly lacking pancetta (or bacon), eggs any which way.

veggie scramble with a side of Fakin' Bacon - I can eat it for any meal and it makes me happy

Grilled cheese and tomato soup!

I love Old Fasioned oatmeal, cottage cheese and fruit.

deviled eggs

Fried egg sandwich on sourdough with cheddar, Neuske bacon, and ham.

Usually a breakfast scramble - eggs and some leftover veggies/meat with BACON.

A grilled cheese sandwich.

I like a good grilled cheese sandwich when I'm alone. mmmmm.

I call it Sausage Gravy Pie. It should probably serve 2-4 but I eat it by myself. I take a cup of Jiffy mix and 1/3 cup milk and dump the dough into a greased pie tin and bake it. Then I pour sausage gravy that I make over the top and serve it with tater tots on the side.

I inevitably go the omelette route.

Grilled cheese sandwich!

I like pasta with olive oil, garlic, parmesean and hot pepper flakes. simple and delish

grilled shrimp. My husband is allergic so I need to be alone to eat it.
yummmm