Serve Yourself

“So heads up, single cooks! Get inspired to cook delicious meals just for yourself with these tips and recipes from the author.”—Epicurious

“Joe Yonan’s written a book of recipes so electric and stimulating anyone who co-habitates with a loved one will seriously consider a trial separation just to eat this food the way it was intended to be eaten.”—Adam Roberts, creator of The Amateur Gourmet

“Joe Yonan’s book Serve Yourself is proof that good things can come in small packages or, in this case, in single servings. Full of delicious and sophisticated recipes, solo diners who love food and cooking will no longer be shortchanged at the table thanks to Joe’s book.”—Jose Andrés, Chef, restaurateur and author of Made in Spain

“Joe Yonan’s Serve Yourself is brilliant for those who cook and dine alone, but his hip, sensible approach works equally well for couples looking to eat simply and well.”—Pam Anderson, USA Weekend food columnist, blogger, and author of Perfect One-Dish Dinners

“I usually cook for family or friends, but there is something liberating about cooking just for myself. No pressure! I am free to try the strangest combinations and I can eat in my pajamas and using my fingers. There are not enough books that teach you how to cook for one! In Serve Yourself, the food is so good that you won’t notice that you are eating it by yourself and you do not have to wash the dishes . . . at least not right away.”—Jacques Pépin, author and host of “Fast Food My Way”

“In the course of our busy lives, time spent with one’s self is precious. It is necessary to understand ourselves better—necessary to meditate, to reflect, to be creative, and to answer our emails. Eating solo is one of those special moments in our lives that we need to celebrate, to embrace, and certainly Joe Yonan’s cookbook Serve Yourself has captured that very moment with delicious recipes and tips on how to make it happen.”—Lidia Bastianich, restaurateur and author of Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy

“Eating by yourself is one of life’s great pleasures. Joe Yonan also proves that great food for one can be fast, simple, and delicious. So pour yourself a glass of wine, fire up the oven for a crisp, hot cheese and fig pizza, or stuff a few tacos with slow-roasted Mexican pork. And the best part?—you don’t have to share!”—David Lebovitz, author of Ready for Dessert and The Sweet Life in Paris