23 Recipes That Will Make Cooking Alone Fun (2024)

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Made with vanilla almond milk, vanilla protein, coconut flour, and coconut sugar, these waffles perfectly portioned for one are a feel-good way to start the day. Get the recipe.

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Four ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need to whip up a filling and delicious breakfast. Get the recipe.

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Top this skillet hash with a fried egg and call it a day. Get the recipe.

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You can really enjoy this sophisticated ramen noodle soup any time of day, because is there any wrong time to enjoy crispy bacon and runny eggs? Get the recipe.

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Bookmark this one for fall, then make it for breakfast or dessert. Get the recipe.

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Smoked gouda, bacon, and apple may sound like an unlikely combo, but serve it with some butter, honey, and sea salt on thick-cut bread and you may never look back. Get the recipe.

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Ready in under an hour, this warm and gooey croissant-bread budding hybrid makes for a satisfying breakfast or dessert. Get the recipe.

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Craving something different in the morning? Try this Middle Eastern baked egg dish in spicy tomato sauce. Get the recipe.

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This creative, new take on Vietnamese spring rolls comes together in just 15 minutes, and it's jam-packed with flavor from mint, cilantro, peanut butter, ginger, and lime. Get the recipe.

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Salmon always seems fancy and difficult to make, but this simple seared fish served over tomatoes and spinach comes together in about 15 minutes. Get the recipe.

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Far from your basic buttered whole wheat bread, this upgraded toast-- loaded with bacon and blanched fava beans-- tastes best topped with a poached egg. Get the recipe.

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Pile this homemade egg salad on bread for a tasty sandwich or on top of spinach for an easy salad. Get the recipe.

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The best thing about this recipe is its versatility: Try mixing things up with your favorite protein, like shrimp, beef, or even tofu. Get the recipe.

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Chilly nights call for warm bowls of soba, filled with wilted baby bok choy and hearty salmon. Get the recipe.

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Start with shredded zucchini and end with a pizza party for one. Get the recipe.

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You can make this cheesy noodle dish from start to finish in a single mug. Get the recipe.

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This hot and sour Thai classic gets its flavor from lemongrass, roasted chili paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. Get the recipe.

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Skip the takeout and make this lower-carb version of Chinese fried rice. Get the recipe.

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The best thing since sliced bread? This fancy grilled cheese sandwich, filled with tomatoes, spinach, kalamata olives, mozzarella, and creamy Feta. Get the recipe.

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Quinoa, brown rice, and black beans form the base of this hearty one-bowl recipe, topped with avocado, tomato, green onion, and soft boiled egg. Don't forget the salsa. Get the recipe.

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Screw the boxed stuff. You're damn worthy of some homemade mac. Get the recipe.