Cooking for One Can Be Fun, Easy and Delicious. Here’s How.
Making food for just yourself can feel like a burden night after night, but there are ways to make it less of a chore.
By Genevieve Ko
Genevieve Ko
Genevieve Ko is a deputy editor and columnist for the Food section and NYT Cooking, for which she also develops recipes. She came to The New York Times from the Los Angeles Times, where she was cooking editor.
She is the author of “Better Baking” and has contributed to over 20 cookbooks, as well as other food magazines and media companies. Born and raised in east Los Angeles, she now lives in New York City with her family.
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