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Vegan Vanilla Mug Cake

Vegan Vanilla Mug Cake

A tall glass with cucumber slices, basil leaves, and ice accompanied by a straw sits on a marble surface, evoking the essence of a refreshing basil gin Tom Collins. In the background, a lemon, lime, muddler, and steel shaker suggest the art of crafting this delightful cocktail.

Basil Tom Collins

A smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, tomato slices, and cucumber slices, cut in half and stacked on a teal plate.

Smoked Salmon Bagel Recipe

A pecan sticky bun topped with pecans and syrup on a white plate, beside a cup of coffee and scattered pecans, with a striped cloth in the background.

Single Serving Pecan Sticky Bun

Small Batch Recipes

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A skillet lasagna, rich with meat sauce and crowned with cheese and basil, rests invitingly on a wooden table, surrounded by scattered basil leaves and cheese shreds.

Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Savor a bowl of delicious noodle soup featuring rotini pasta, carrots, and herbs on a spoon, with fresh lemons and carrots casually scattered in the background.

Ground Chicken Noodle Soup

Grilled chicken breast, reminiscent of honey mustard chicken tenders, is beautifully presented with broccoli and mashed potatoes on a white plate.

Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

A single vegan muffin is in the foreground on a white surface with more muffins on a wooden board and a peach in the background. A striped cloth is also visible.

Small Batch Peach Vegan Muffins

Meal Prep Recipes

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A plate showcasing make-ahead freezer breakfast sandwiches, featuring English muffins filled with cheese, egg, and sausage patties.

Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Strawberry-lime chia pudding.

Strawberry Lime Chia Pudding Meal Prep

Three breakfast cups filled with yogurt, topped with sliced strawberries and blueberries, on a white plate. More berries appear scattered around the plate and in a bowl in the background. A sprinkle of granola adds a delightful crunch to this make-ahead morning treat.

Make-Ahead Granola Breakfast Cups

A bowl contains gluten free cashew chicken with green onions, sesame seeds, vegetables, and white rice, placed on a yellow cloth.

Gluten Free Cashew Chicken Meal Prep

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Updated description: An easy sweet breakfast recipe featuring a bowl of yogurt topped with strawberries and granola.

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Welcome to the Solo Spoon!

Hi! I’m Monica, the creator behind The Solo Spoon. Cooking for one shouldn’t mean leftovers every night of the week! Here at The Solo Spoon we share delicious recipes for solo cooks without dealing with a bunch of boring leftovers. You’ll also find plenty of great resources to help you to navigate cooking for one. If you’re interested in solo cooking, then you’ve come to the right place! I’m glad you’re here. Thanks for dropping by, enjoy!

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