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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Dippy egg with cheesy pancetta soldiers

Delicious recipes for one person

Dippy egg with cheesy pancetta soldiers

Upgrade the classic dippy egg by serving it with cheesy pancetta soldiers. This weekend breakfast takes the boiled egg up...

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Cheese and jalapeño sourdough waffles

Brunch recipes

Cheese and jalapeño sourdough waffles

Making sourdough waffles is a great new way to use your sourdough starter in a batter. The possibilities for these...

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Chilled herb and greens soup

15-minute meal recipes

Chilled herb and greens soup

Need to cool down on a hot day? Take those wilted leaves languishing in the fridge and 5 mins later...

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Turnip, cheddar and quince rose

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Turnip, cheddar and quince rose

This turnip, cheddar and quince rose makes a beautiful vegetarian starter. It’s easy to make and showcases an often-forgotten vegetable...

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Vegan tart with miso, frangipane and onions

Vegan Christmas recipes

Vegan tart with miso, frangipane and onions

This rich vegan tart makes a great Christmas main for a plant-based guest. Savoury frangipane is topped with kale and...

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Goat’s cheese, squash and mushroom pithivier

Puff pastry recipes

Goat’s cheese, squash and mushroom pithivier

This mushroom pithivier cleverly combines a roundel of squash with roast mushroom and hazelnut duxelles, plus an oozing goat’s cheese...

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Emergency chocolate chip cookie

Cookie recipes

Emergency chocolate chip cookie

Urgently need something sweet? Edd Kimber’s single-serve chocolate chip cookie will come to the rescue – in less than half...

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Grilled peaches with almond caramel

Delicious recipes for one person

Grilled peaches with almond caramel

Grill juicy peach halves then drizzle with a quick almond caramel for an easy summer dessert that’s ready in a...

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Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes

Courgette recipes

Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes

Serve these sizzling lime and chilli prawns with golden, pan-fried courgettes and mayo. This delicious dinner for one is ready...

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10-minute strawberry ice cream sandwich

June seasonal recipes

10-minute strawberry ice cream sandwich

Whizz up instant, two-ingredient strawberry ice cream and serve between two squidgy cookies for a quick and easy ice cream...

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Tuna poke bowl

Delicious recipes for one person

Tuna poke bowl

Be good to yourself! Feed body, mind and soul with a simple yet substantial tuna poke bowl for one packed...

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Cheese, apple and walnut toastie

15-minute meal recipes

Cheese, apple and walnut toastie

Give your regular cheese toastie a makeover with this irresistible recipe. Load golden, buttered toast with cheese, kimchi, apple and...

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Boozy mint hot chocolate

Delicious recipes for one person

Boozy mint hot chocolate

If you’re a fan of mint choc, then welcome to hot chocolate heaven. This indulgent drink is made with After...

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Soufflé pancakes

Delicious recipes for one person

Soufflé pancakes

Like a traditional soufflé, these sky-high pancakes rely mostly on the airy power of whisked egg white to make them...

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Spicy vegan omelette

Delicious recipes for one person

Spicy vegan omelette

This spicy vegan ‘omelette’ recipe takes just 15 mins and one pan to make. Made with gram flour and potatoes, ...

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Scotch egg toast

Delicious recipes for one person

Scotch egg toast

The pub classic is reworked with a healthy twist in our scotch egg toast recipe. Pile soft-boiled eggs, butter beans...

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