I scale the recipes down. I've gotten pretty good at it over the years. *wry smile* It was easy enough with the Pad Thai. With MC's pork chops, I made both the chops, but only enough sauce for me. For the soups, I half or quarter the recipes. Buggy's meatball soup is really easy to make enough for one and it's quick, so it doesn't take any longer than any other meal. And I made a whole bunch of rice meatballs and froze them, so it's that much easier.

I hear what you're saying about just cooking for yourself and wondering if it's worth the effort - it is! Also, you're entitled to pick up ingredients at the store that only you will be eating. I just figured that one out in the last couple years. No more guilt about buying something just for me!

I have to go back and make a couple things that I didn't before, like the Azorean stew. I had asked DH if he would try it and he got all pissy, so I didn't bother. I think I could do a smaller version in a Corningware dish in the oven instead of using the slow-cooker.

But yeah, I feel a bit alone sometimes.