With these recipes, that ol’ number one ain’t looking so lonely anymore.

Luke is a writer and actor based in Philadelphia who loves deviled eggs and elaborate food adventures.

Don't be "generic sad man unhappy with his leftovers." Also, look at this shirt-and-tie combo. Who decided that was okay?!

Be more like "generic happy woman enjoying a meal she made just for herself." Such style! Such grace! She wouldn't be caught dead in that shirt and tie combo.

One of the easiest things you can make for yourself is pasta. Heck, even 18-year-old me in my college dorm room could figure it out. This simple, 10-minute recipe has just five ingredients and can be eaten on its own or enhanced with a protein of your choice.

Fried rice is a lot like pasta. It's so easy to make, and you can measure out a single serving and cook it as needed. It's also very modular; you can add any kind of protein and vegetables you want.

Your basic chicken breast doesn't need much to make it delicious. Salt, pepper, garlic,  a little bit of oil, and a splash of lemon juice are all it takes with this recipe. You could even swap out the breast for a thigh in this one; I love chicken thighs.

Every year, my mom makes a lasagna for my dad's birthday, a tradition that goes back to when he was a kid and his mom would make it for him. Making lasagna for multiple people is a huge undertaking, so I love that there is a meal-prep-friendly option that serves just one.

While this recipe makes multiple servings, I find this is an excellent, quick dish that can be served in a variety of ways to keep it from being boring. Scoop it with some Trader Joe's Naan, serve it over rice, or next to your preferred protein, and you'll get something different out of it every time.

In some of my darker moments, I'd slap a tortilla filled with cheese in a pan and call it a "quesadilla." While it technically qualified as one, these quesadillas are much tastier and about as easy to make.

I resisted doing an "Oops, All Sandwiches" list. The sandwich is the best food-for-one-person meal, but that can get really repetitive. However, I couldn't resist this fanciful grilled cheese option that works as both a lunch and a dinner. Serve with some tomato soup!

Sometimes, a potato is just a potato, and that is enough. Other times, a potato is an edible bowl filled with deliciousness. Such a whimsical tuber it is.

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Gnocchi always felt like restaurant food to me, but now that's a thing of the past. I love recipes that can be altered and swapped with different ingredients so that they feel different every time. I imagine this with butternut squash and burrata. Now I'm drooling.

I love the individually frozen fish that you can get at the supermarket; it's the perfect option for someone who is eating solo. You can just defrost one at a time and prepare them as needed. I turn to this salmon recipe often and pair it with whatever vegetables I have on hand.

Sometimes, all you can muster is the viral TikTok trend, Girl Dinner. But if you want to do a "Girl Dinner Plus," try this upscale version. When you're eating solo, there's nothing in the rules that states dips and bread can't be dinner.

Recipe: Whipped Ricotta with Pistachios, Olives, and Harissa Oil

This is a mainstay of the Field Family dinner table. I've successfully taken my mom's recipe and pared it down for just me; this recipe does the same. You can also stuff it with whatever your heart desires.

Now here's a sandwich I've never heard of before that I am dying to try. Crispy fried steak and ham mixed with creamy avocado and Oaxaca cheese? My mind is doing somersaults for this celebration of taste and texture.

Okay, you've ordered pizza the past three Fridays, and the delivery driver is starting to know you on a first-name basis. Time to make something on your own. These pizza bowls are a breeze to whip up and won't cost you an arm and a leg in delivery fees.

Now, if you're thinking "Pizza in a ramekin? Where's the crust?!," here ya go. A more traditional, bread-based pizza offering with some delicious, unique ingredients. Are you satisfied, pizza purists?!

Recipe: Flatbread Pizza with Pesto and Burrata

Okay, okay. Enough pizza. Time for salad. I particularly like this one because I love cauliflower, and you can use this for dinner or lunch, take your pick.

There's a reason instant ramen is such a mainstay. It's cheap and easy, and one packet will fill you up. But eating it over and over again can become monotonous. That's why I love recipes like this, which put a spin on a classic single-serving meal and make it feel like it came from a restaurant.

The first time I ever had shakshuka was one of the most memorable breakfast experiences of my life. I'd honestly eat this for any meal of the day and not reserve it just for mornings. Serve it with a pita, a lavash, or a naan bread, and you'll be in heaven.

A full meatloaf is a nostalgic family meal, but that doesn't mean you can't have it solo. This mini meatloaf recipe locks in on what made mom's standby so great.

I recently made schnitzel for the first time and was surprised at how well it turned out. It's easy to get thin pork loins at the grocery store, and they can be quite cheap. Pair with some sauerkraut and potatoes, and you can pretend it's Oktoberfest any day of the year.

While I personally consider it madness to not have dozens of cookies in your house, sometimes you just need one to satisfy that sweet tooth.