Actually Exciting Dinner Recipes For One

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Finding single-serve recipes that are non-wasterful, practical, and fun can be quite challenging. But we're here to support you. Check out these videos for tons of solo dinner ideas you'll really want to make.

These recipes—from rice bowls to quick sandwiches to sheet pan dishes—will give you all the satisfaction of a homemade meal without a ton of leftovers.

Mug Baked Rigatoni

Air Fryer Pork Chops

Baked Feta Pasta

Shakshuka

Creamy Lemon Orzo

One Pan Butter Chicken

Chicken Caesar Salad

Beef Tacos

Air Fryer Pizza

Shrimp Po’ Boy

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