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Biographical Note:
Meredith Dawson has written for both network and streaming television shows including but not limited to
Four Weddings and Funeral,
The Wonder Years, and
Central Park. She was also a Co-Executive Producer on Paramount+'s animated revival of
Everybody Still Hates Chris and director on hit series
The Sex Lives of College Girls. More importantly, her favorite things to cook for herself are sweet potato gnocchi in a brown butter and sage sauce and Lou Malnati's frozen pizza. Meredith is originally from the Chicago suburbs and splits her time between Los Angeles and New York with her devoted chihuahua-mix, Peanut.
Table of Contents:
Recipe List:
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Chapter One: Soupy and Slurpable
- Send Noods, Chicken Soup Style
- Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
- Highland Park Matzo Ball Soup
- Italian Divorce Soup
- Gentle, Lentil Soup
- Beef and Barley Soup
- Neato Frito Chili Pie
- Not-Instant Ramen
- Chicken Pho You
- Salty French One-Yon Soup
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Chapter Two: Chill and Salady
- Taste The Rainbow Roll
- Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
- Chicken Tabbou-Lee Daniels' TheButler Has the Night Off
- Caprese with Crispy Prosciutto
- Hail (Kale) Caesar
- Halloumi Fattoush
- Peanut Noodles
- Rice Noodle Salad
- Fancy Fish Nicoise
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Chapter Three: Cheesy and Gooey
- Leave Me Alone Lasagna
- Chicken Parm Nuggets
- No Emoji, Eggplant Parm
- Stupid Good Sicilian Square
- Stuck in the Friend Calzone
- S'Mac Talk and Cheese
- Quiche Lorrenzo
- "I'm Stuffed" Breadsticks
- Say No to Drugs Jalapeño Poppers
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Chapter Four: Carby and Cozy
- No Hangover Vodka Pasta
- Gnocchi with Sausage and Peppas
- Pasta Frittataatatata
- Rizzo-tto with Peas and Parmesan
- Chicken Potpie
- Jollof Rice
- Savory Dutch Baby, Baby
- You Say Potato, I Say Galette
- Ride or Die Pad Thai
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Chapter Five: Sizzled and Crisp
- First Studio Apartment Steak Frites
- Garlic Rosemary Pork Chop
- Mary Had A Little Pesto Lamb Chop
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Tryna Smash Smashburger Sliders
- Chicken Shawarma
- California Dreamin' Carnitas Tacos
- Air Fryer Fish Tacos
- Lobstah Tail
- "Can You Ever Just Be Whelmed" Beef Wellington
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Chapter Six: Glazy and Saucy
- Beef and Broccoli and You
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
- Under the Tuscan Chicken
- She's Piccata Have It (Chicken)
- This Little Piggy Became Pork Marbella Meatballs
- BBQ Salmon
- Green Enchiladas
- No First Date Ribs
- Wind Beneath Your Orange-Ginger Chicken Wings
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Chapter Seven: Spicy Hot
- Spicy Pork Lettuce D-Cups
- Pineapple-Chipotle Salmon
- Migas
- How Now Brown Kung Pao Chicken
- Butter Tofu Just fo' You
- Double the Dan Noodles
- Nashville Hot Chicken Tendies Sandwich
- Pork and Chile Crisp Dumplings
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Chapter Eight: Sweet Sweet Sweet
- Strawberry Shawtycake
- Apple Pie
- The Kids Are Sleeping Out!!! Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie
- Peanut (the Dog) Butter Cookie
- Nice Krispie Treats
- Banana Puddin'
- My Little Croissant
- Pardon My French Toast
- The Fellowship of the Lemon Ricotta Pancake
- Cinnamon Rollin' with the Homies
Review Quotes:
"As a single gal, I jumped for joy at a cookbook that is all about making food for one person. Y'all know how many carrots I killed cuz I couldn't eat/use them fast enough? A LOT! Anyway, Meredith's wit and easy-to-follow recipes make cooking loads of fun and delicious. Also, this book is cute as hell! Even if you're not in the mood to cook, you'll wanna chill on your couch and just flip through this book! It's a win-win!" --
Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author and actress
Review Quotes:
"As a connoisseur of cooking shows, cookbooks, and single-serve recipes that don't require an abacus, I am excited to be invited to Party for One. In her clever, accessible, and delightfully down-to-earth offering, Meredith Dawson welcomes each of us to enjoy the art of dining alone without being lonely. From salty snacks and hearty mains to craveable desserts, she has written a winner--and a lifesaver." --
Stacey Abrams, New York Times bestselling author, producer, and political leader
Review Quotes:
"If only I'd had this book when I was single. Having spent way too much money eating out because all the recipes I had served four people, Party for One would have been a godsend. Meredith's dishes are delicious, her writing is tons of fun, and you'll have lots of extra room in your now leftovers-less fridge. Happy cooking!" --
Paul Feig, filmmaker and author of Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun
Publisher Marketing:
A witty collection of 75 single-serving recipes from comedy writer Meredith Dawson, designed to indulge every craving--from slurpable to cheesy, to crispy and sweet.
If you're picking up this book, chances are you think cooking is one of the ultimate acts of care--both for others and for yourself. But why are most recipes meant to serve four to six people--or more? When you're cooking for yourself, all that matters is you, especially when you've got places to be, things to do, and a craving to satisfy. Cooking for one often means scaling down ingredients and adjusting cooking times: it can drive you crazy. Sometimes, one is all you want.
In her debut cookbook, Meredith Dawson invites you to lean into being alone (because being alone is great!) and enjoy single-serving dishes designed to indulge whatever your mood might be in any given moment. Because your opinion is the only one that matters!
Enjoy a cozy evening to yourself on the couch with delicious recipes such as:
- Ride of Die Pad Thai
- Green Enchiladas
- Not-Instant Ramen
- "Can You Ever Just Be Whelmed" Individual Beef Wellingtons
- Nice Krispie Treats
Peppered with delicious photographs and laced with Meredith's humor, Party for One will empower you to treat yourself to something special whenever you like.
Review Citations:
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Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 82 (EAN 9781454958826, Hardcover)
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