Cooking For One For Dummies

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