The chapters in this book

I find life as a solo cook means adapting a few habits. Instead of starting the day with toast, I’ll often save bread for dishes you’ll find in the Light Bites chapter. That simple shift in behaviour gives you more options later in the day. And believe me, the Croque Madame is a supper fit for a queen.

Some evenings all you want to do is ‘Netflix and Solo’ (no, that is not a euphemism) or, indeed, shove your face in a pan of spaghetti while watching the Barefoot Contessa. Easy Weeknight Suppers is the chapter to hit when you want to treat yourself at the end of a busy day. The recipes here are my all-time favourites during the working week: dishes that zing with flavour and fresh, vibrant colours. Just because you’re cooking solo doesn’t mean you’re not eating as much with your eyes as the other senses. And yes, it’s perfectly acceptable to eat spaghetti straight from the pan. It should be noted that all these recipes can easily be scaled up to feed two people, so you can ‘Netflix and Duo’, as it were.