'Cooking for one is a recipe for loving yourself.' This insightful quote from celebrated food writer Janneke Vreugdenhil perfectly captures the essence of her book Solo Food.
Cooking solo isn't always appealing—who wants to spend an hour prepping just to eat in ten minutes? Yet with single-person households on the rise in the Netherlands, more people are dining alone than ever.
Janneke Vreugdenhil, drawing from her expertise, created Solo Food to make it effortless. Standard recipes don't simply divide by four; her approach ensures perfect portions for one.
Start with her essential pantry shopping list of staples. Recipes are organized into practical and playful categories: smart cooking techniques, batch-freeze favorites, or cozy Netflix Dinners. 
Who hasn't savored a meal while binge-watching the latest series?
A key takeaway: don't go too solo—invite friends when you can. But for those solo nights, Solo Food delivers 72 delectable, tailored recipes.
Solo Food by Janneke Vreugdenhil – €19.99 at AKO.nl.
Photography: Floortje van Essen-Ingen Housz | Styling: Caroline Lamet
