{"product_id":"party-for-one-perfectly-portioned-recipes-just-for-you","title":"Party for One: Perfectly Portioned Recipes Just for You","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeredith Dawson \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for both network and streaming television shows including but not limited to \n\u003ci\u003eFour Weddings and Funeral\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Years\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003e Central Park\u003c\/i\u003e. She was also a Co-Executive Producer on Paramount+'s animated revival of \n\u003ci\u003eEverybody Still Hates Chris\u003c\/i\u003e and director on hit series \n\u003ci\u003eThe Sex Lives of College Girls\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecipe List: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter One: Soupy and Slurpable\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Send Noods, Chicken Soup Style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Highland Park Matzo Ball Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Italian Divorce Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gentle, Lentil Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beef and Barley Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Neato Frito Chili Pie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Not-Instant Ramen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Pho You \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Salty French One-Yon Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: Chill and Salady\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Taste The Rainbow Roll \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Tabbou-Lee Daniels' \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eButler\u003c\/i\u003e Has the Night Off \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caprese with Crispy Prosciutto \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hail (Kale) Caesar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Halloumi Fattoush \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Peanut Noodles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rice Noodle Salad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fancy Fish Nicoise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Cheesy and Gooey\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Leave Me Alone Lasagna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Parm Nuggets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No Emoji, Eggplant Parm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stupid Good Sicilian Square \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stuck in the Friend Calzone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e S'Mac Talk and Cheese \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quiche Lorrenzo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \"I'm Stuffed\" Breadsticks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Say No to Drugs Jalapeño Poppers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: Carby and Cozy\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No Hangover Vodka Pasta \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gnocchi with Sausage and Peppas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pasta Frittataatatata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rizzo-tto with Peas and Parmesan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Potpie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jollof Rice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Savory Dutch Baby, Baby \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You Say Potato, I Say Galette \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ride or Die Pad Thai \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: Sizzled and Crisp\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e First Studio Apartment Steak Frites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Garlic Rosemary Pork Chop \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mary Had A Little Pesto Lamb Chop \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teriyaki Salmon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tryna Smash Smashburger Sliders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Shawarma \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e California Dreamin' Carnitas Tacos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Air Fryer Fish Tacos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lobstah Tail \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \"Can You Ever Just Be Whelmed\" Beef Wellington \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: Glazy and Saucy\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beef and Broccoli and You \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Under the Tuscan Chicken \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e She's Piccata Have It (Chicken) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e This Little Piggy Became Pork Marbella Meatballs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BBQ Salmon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Green Enchiladas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No First Date Ribs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wind Beneath Your Orange-Ginger Chicken Wings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: Spicy Hot\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Spicy Pork Lettuce D-Cups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pineapple-Chipotle Salmon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Migas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Now Brown Kung Pao Chicken \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Butter Tofu Just fo' You \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Double the Dan Noodles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nashville Hot Chicken Tendies Sandwich \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pork and Chile Crisp Dumplings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: Sweet Sweet Sweet\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strawberry Shawtycake \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Apple Pie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Kids Are Sleeping Out!!! Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Peanut (the Dog) Butter Cookie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nice Krispie Treats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Banana Puddin' \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Little Croissant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pardon My French Toast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Fellowship of the Lemon Ricotta Pancake \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cinnamon Rollin' with the Homies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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!\" \u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author and actress\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a connoisseur of cooking shows, cookbooks, and single-serve recipes that don't require an abacus, I am excited to be invited to \u003ci\u003eParty for One\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacey Abrams, New York Times bestselling author, producer, and political leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003eParty for One\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\" \u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Feig, filmmaker and author of Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnjoy a cozy evening to yourself on the couch with delicious recipes such as: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide of Die Pad Thai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Enchiladas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot-Instant Ramen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Can You Ever Just Be Whelmed\" Individual Beef Wellingtons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice Krispie Treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppered with delicious photographs and laced with Meredith's humor, \u003ci\u003eParty for One\u003c\/i\u003e will empower you to treat yourself to something special whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 82 (EAN 9781454958826, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496042365206,"sku":"9781454958826","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781454958826.jpg?v=1783051602","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/party-for-one-perfectly-portioned-recipes-just-for-you","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}