This book is great for a single person looking to make meals and not always eat left overs. I did not get in reading the description (this is probably more to do with my reading that the description lacking) that breakfast and lunch during the week you are on your own. I would also say that the cuisine is out of the realm of standard american fare, which doesn't bother me but if anyone reads these this is fair warning :) All in all I am glad to have this on my shelf of cookbooks and it has truly helped me in cooking for one without wasting food.