How to Make a Meal Plan When Cooking for One

How to Make a Meal Plan When Cooking for One

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesHow to Make a Meal Plan When Cooking for One

These meal planning strategies are specifically designed for solo cooks who want fewer leftovers more variety and lots of flexibility.

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Hannah Klinger is a writer editor and content manager at Savory Magazine. She’s passionate about helping home cooks grow their confidence in the kitchen with hacks how-tos and guides to inspire them to try something new. She’s contributed to America’s Test Kitchen Cooking Light Food & Wine EatingWell and more.

Meal planning for one person is a whole different story – and actually a whole different sport – than planning for an entire family.

The only preferences to consider are your own. Ingredients last much longer making food waste a bigger concern. It’s also harder to stick to a plan when your mood schedule and motivation are constantly changing.