Meal Prep for One: Cook Once, Eat All Week
Smart Batch Cooking Strategies and Simple Recipes for Solo Home Cooks
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Cook once, eat all week! Batch-cook your way to tasty, varied meals for one—no waste, no boredom, no fuss.
About this book
Are you tired of cooking a full recipe and eating the same dish for five days straight? Do you waste food because you can't shop for one? Meal Prep for One: Cook Once, Eat All Week is your answer. This book provides a simple, practical system for meal prepping that's designed specifically for solo cooks.
Forget complicated plans and giant portions. Learn to choose one versatile building block—like roasted chicken, a pot of lentils, or a grain salad—and use it as the starting point for a week of quick, delicious meals. With over 60 tested recipes, clear batch-cooking instructions, and a flexible five-day meal plan, you'll save time, cut down on food waste, and look forward to every lunch and dinner.
Inside, you'll find chapters dedicated to breakfasts, workday lunches, dinners, and single-serve desserts, all built around make-ahead components. You'll also get smart shopping lists, storage tips, and answers to common meal-prep questions. This is a friendly, reliable guide from a home cook who knows exactly what it's like to cook for one.
Reader Reviews
Angela Flores
★★★★★I've been wanting to meal prep for years but every guide seemed to be written for someone cooking for a family of four. This book finally gets it. The first chapter on the solo method completely changed how I approach my Sunday. I made the chicken and grains on the weekend and had three different meals during the week with zero waste. The five-day meal plan was incredibly easy to follow. This feels like a friend walking you through the process, not a chef showing off. I've already recommended it to my coworkers who eat sad desk salads every day.
Matthew Thompson
★★★★★The book has some good ideas, and I appreciate that it's focused on cooking for one. The write-up on building a meal prep system made sense. However, I found a couple of the breakfast recipes a bit too simple (I already knew how to make overnight oats) and the dinner chapter leaned a little heavy on leftovers from the same base component. I wish there were more truly standalone dinner recipes. It's a solid starting point, but if you already have basic meal prep knowledge, you might find some parts too basic.
Anna Smith
★★★★★I bought this hoping for some fresh inspiration for my solo meal prep routine. The core concept is good, and the FAQ section about what freezes well was helpful. But I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more variety in the meal plan - I started to get bored with the same components by day three. The recipes themselves are clear and easy to follow, but the flavor combinations felt a little safe. It's a decent practical guide, but not as revolutionary as I had hoped.