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Meals for one
Make eating alone a treat with these quick and easy dishes that won't break the bank. There are speedy stir-fries, gastropub favourites and instant Italian classics.
Leek and mushroom risotto
This creamy leek and earthy mushroom risotto is the perfect dinner for one.
Main course
Sausage, sweet potato and broccoli traybake
by Rebecca Sargent
Main course
Roast chicken dinner for one
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Chicken pitta
by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks
Stuffed pepper with garlic potato wedges
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Fried chicken sandwich
by Nigella Lawson
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Ham and pea pasta
by Sarah Cook
Main course
Mushrooms, leeks and fried eggs on toast
by Rachel Phipps
Brunch
Tomato and pea pasta bake
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Chicken egg-fried rice
by Rachel Phipps
Main course
Sicilian-style salmon with garlic mushrooms
by Gino D'Acampo
Main course
Soy and chilli chicken rice bowl
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Spicy beans on toast
by Gino D'Acampo
Light meals & snacks
Baked sweet potato
by Rebecca Sargent
Main course
Cheese and ham omelette
by Raymond Blanc
Brunch
Chilli broccoli pizza
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Potatoes in their skins
by Becca Spry
Starters & nibbles
Budget arrabiata pasta
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Easy ramen noodles
by Tim Anderson
Main course
Crispy potato and cheese fritters
by Tim Maddams
Brunch
Roast chicken dinner for one
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Vegan okonomiyaki
by Saskia Sidey
Light meals & snacks
Pasta with halloumi and red onion
by Tony Tobin
Main course
Chilli no carne
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Special fried rice
by James Martin
Side dishes
Cod en papillote with spicy olive sauce
by Marcus Wareing
Main course
Egg tortilla pie
by Nigella Lawson
Brunch
Folded egg and rice with easy pantry sauce
by Su Scott
Main course
Chicken stir-fry
by Nick Nairn
Main course
Cheesesteak sandwich with grilled onions
by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks
Mac ‘n’ cheese for one
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Chorizo and bean quesadilla
by Paul Rankin
Light meals & snacks
Easy pasta salad
by Rachel Phipps
Light meals & snacks
Easy halloumi wrap
by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks
Chickpea and cauliflower curry
by Sarah Cook
Main course
Pasta e ceci
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Hot and sour prawn broth
by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks
Avocado salad
by Rachel Phipps
Main course
Microwave soy salmon noodles
by Sophie Whitbread
Main course
Folded egg and rice with easy pantry sauce
by Su Scott
Main course
Lentil salad with beetroot and goats' cheese
by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks
Creamy mushroom pancakes
by Rachel Phipps
Main course
How to cook the perfect omelette
by Ellis Barrie
Brunch
Beef steak for one
by Gino D'Acampo
Main course
Three easy vegan wraps
by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks
Gammon, egg and oven chips
by Nick Nairn
Main course
Chicken curry for one
by Brian Turner
Main course
Easy breakfast wrap
by Priya Tew
Brunch
Kidney bean and sweetcorn quesadillas
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Courgette chilli pasta
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Baked sweet potato with roasted vegetables and bulgur wheat
by Rebecca Sargent
Main course
5-minute chicken noodle soup
by Emerald Lewis
Light meals & snacks
Tofu fried rice
by Saskia Sidey
Main course
Baked ham and egg pots
by Becca Spry
Brunch
Easy mushroom pilau
by Justine Pattison
Main course
Outstanding fried egg sandwich
by Justine Pattison
Light meals & snacks
Chilli cheese toast
by Cyrus Todiwala
Light meals & snacks
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