When dining alone, do you just get by, or skip it altogether? For convenience, for the sake of saving trouble, thinking that a meal for one isn't worth the effort, so you save and make do whenever possible? This is actually a question of the importance of "me" versus "others".
Chicken Broth and Vegetable Congee
A meal for one is worth more thought
Time purely for yourself
A gathering without any business purpose is naturally something to look forward to, but if you can only dine alone, you shouldn't just hastily fill yourself up. Put on some beautiful music, imagine a wonderful moment from the past, and you'll suddenly realize that eating is a very enjoyable thing.
Don't stock up on convenient foods
Instant foods like instant noodles are your worst enemy when you always have an excuse to cut corners. In fact, you are usually busy socializing with others, so a rare dinner for one should be a time to treat yourself well. It doesn't have to be a big production; for example, a bowl of rich vegetable congee simmered with fresh vegetables, or a bountiful and delicious vegetable salad dressed with fresh olive oil, are both good choices for a solo dinner.
More relaxed time for one
Your husband, who loves greasy food, is not at home. Your friends, who love spicy food, are not around. You can prepare a meal that you love, just for yourself. It doesn't matter about the quantity or the form. You have enough time and no extra social obligations. A dinner for one can be 100% about indulging yourself.
Sausage