Delicious recipes for one person

Meals for one? Discover lots of dinner ideas for one right here. We’ve got speedy recipes – ready in just 15 minutes – and ideas for the 5:2 diet, as well as some treats such as scallops or a pan-fried pork chop.

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Mushroom and red onion toastie

Mushroom and red onion toastie

If you’re feeling hungover, our mushroom toastie with red onions, cheddar and blue cheese is...

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Spiced coconut salmon

Spiced coconut salmon

Skip the takeaway Thai curry and make yourself a speedy spiced coconut salmon for one...

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Pesto eggs with sourdough, avocado and bacon

Pesto eggs with sourdough, avocado and bacon

Looking for a solo lunch that’s ready in 15 mins? Inspired by TikTok’s pesto eggs,...

Dairy-free
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Steak sarnie with onions and blue cheese

Steak sarnie with onions and blue cheese

Make the ultimate steak sarnie for one with our not-for-sharing recipe. Layer up good bread...

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Peach and blackberry knickerbocker glory

Peach and blackberry knickerbocker glory

Give retro pud knickerbocker glory a late-summer twist with blackberries. Serve with roast peach conserve...

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One-pot orzo with feta and olives

One-pot orzo with feta and olives

Everything goes in to one pot when you cook this quick veggie recipe – orzo...

Vegetarian
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Roast chicken, cheese and kimchi toastie

Roast chicken, cheese and kimchi toastie

Transform a cheese toastie by adding roast chicken and kimchi. Oozy, melty and spicy, this...

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Halloumi gyros with herby chips

Halloumi gyros with herby chips

Get that Greek holiday feeling at home with our easy halloumi gyros recipe. These grab-and-devour...

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Mushroom burger

Mushroom burger

Assemble a tasty mushroom burger in just 15 minutes. Top our quick mushroom burger with...

Vegan
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Naked fish burgers

Naked fish burgers

Capers, parsley and lemon bring zing to these lighter-than-light fish burgers that are ideal for...

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Roast chicken and asparagus soufflé omelette

Roast chicken and asparagus soufflé omelette

This comforting, pillowy soufflé omelette combines leftover roast chicken and glorious spring asparagus into a...

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Fry-up sandwich

Fry-up sandwich

Some things are meant to be kept to yourself – like this ultimate fry-up sandwich....

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Roast spiced cauliflower with chickpeas

Roast spiced cauliflower with chickpeas

If you’re following the 5:2 diet, or want to cut down on calories without sacrificing...

Dairy-free Vegan Vegetarian
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Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemongrass prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when...

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Coronation chicken on toast

Coronation chicken on toast

Looking for quick and easy working from home lunch ideas? This tasty coronation chicken on...

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Biscoff microwave mug cake

Biscoff microwave mug cake

Looking for a quick pick me up? This Biscoff microwave mug cake takes about 5 minutes...

Vegetarian
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