Meals-for-one recipes
Cooking for one doesn't have to mean beans-on-toast.
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Pork with garlicky bean mash
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Crushed haricot beans make a tasty, nutritious alternative to mashed potato and go great with grilled meat
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Steak, chips & quick pepper sauce
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- Ready in 45 mins
Home alone? This no-fuss version of a classic creates a special solo supper
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Quick prawn noodle soup
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This speedy, simple soup has maximum flavour with minimum ingredients
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Red pepper & toasted almond couscous
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An easy meat-free meal for summer that works just as well as a packed lunch
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One-pot chicken pilaf
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Keep the washing-up down to an absolute minimum with this one-pot supper - you can even eat it out of the cooking dish!
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Chicken soba noodles
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Quick and easy to prepare, whether you're packing them up for work or grabbing a bite at home
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Instant tom yum
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This simple Asian soup is the best midweek pick-me-up meal for one
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Aromatic soy pork
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A delicious and easy recipe for one - full of leafy veg and spring onions
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20-minute beef in red wine
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A rich and warming one-pot casserole for one
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Gordon's mix & match steak
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Gordon Ramsey selects his favourite cuts of beef and explains how to prepare and cook for the perfect steak dinner
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Sticky chicken & blood orange stir fry
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Try this East-meets-West stir fry where flavours mingle
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Smoky bacon pot noodle for one
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Who needs ready-made instant noodles when you can whip up your own low-fat, high flavour version in under 10 mins?
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Poached egg with spicy rice
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Want nutrition in 30 minutes? This quick simple recipe is full of fibre, iron, folic acid and vitamin C
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Speedy noodle soup
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Don't let a lack of time ruin your evening meal, this speedy supper is easy to whip up at the last minute
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Super steak with cheat's Bearnaise
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The ideal solo supper - quick, easy, succulent and with a clever simple sauce
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Spring veg frittata with goat's cheese & mint
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Put some spring into a traditional frittata by adding goat's cheese and mint
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Singapore noodles
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Speedy suppers are easy to come by, but this one costs less than £1 to make
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Proper spicy pot noodle
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The perfect snack for you or the children - ready in minutes
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Flattened chicken with tomatoes, olives & capers
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Eating on your own needn't mean beans on toast, as this 20-minute supper proves
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Asian greens salad
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A few simple ingredients are all you need to make this satisfying, healthy lunchbox idea
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A risotto for early summer
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Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich
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Anytime eggs
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Fantastic one-pan egg dish, why not use whatever you have in the fridge to make it your own?
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10-minute steak & blue cheese wrap
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A satisfying, meaty snack for a quick bite
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Salmon rarebit
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Working from home? Boost flagging energy levels with salmon rarebit - a high-energy lunch for one
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Melting tomato & basil omelette
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Simple and ready in just 10 minutes
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Prawn & coconut laksa
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This quick meal for one is the perfect way to warm up an evening
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Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh
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This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy
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Scallops with butternut purée & sage butter
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Restaurant menus are a great source of inspiration. Here's olive's take on a dish from Hertfordshire's Auberge du Lac
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Couscous & fish in a bag
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Boost your iron intake with this simple healthy recipe
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Baked trout with white wine & fennel
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A super-simple way to cook trout - the closed baking paper keeps all the flavour in
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Tangy trout with a simple garden salad
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This tasty and versatile fish gets a lemony makeover and makes a great treat for one
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Lemony tuna pitta pockets
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These simple and tasty stuffed pitta breads are great for a quick lunchtime snack
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Squash & sage pithivier
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This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day - make as many as you need and freeze ahead
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Chilli cheese omelette
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A quick and easy classic with added spice - just six ingredients too
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Speedy prawn pilaf
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There is more to your microwave than reheating leftovers – try this low fat almost-instant meal
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Scrambled egg muffin
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Healthy scrambled eggs don't have to be bland, try this simple vegetarian recipe - ideal for Boxing Day
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Hot dressed sweet potato, fennel & feta parcels
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Serve this hot salad in its foil so you lose none of the citrus dressing transferring it to a plate
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Turkey & bacon club
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Satisfy your hunger with this tasty and hearty club sandwich, perfect for weekend breakfast
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Toaster pitta pockets
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If your kids can't wait until their next meal, these little pittas will keep them going in the meantime
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Flash-fried smoked salmon & egg bagel
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Why not ditch the cereal and treat yourself to this scrumptious bagel - for breakfast or brunch
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Rapid rocket, carrot & ham salad
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A super fast snack, low in fat and refreshingly crunchy
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Waldorf salad
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A simple version of a classic, ideal for a quick packed lunch
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Bacon & tomato ciabatta
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This tasty and energising breakfast will keep you going until lunch
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Croque madame with spinach salad
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Enjoy a snack supper with a touch of je ne sais quoi, with this indulgent recipe for one
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Minted houmous pockets
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Liven up a pot of houmous with this unusual sandwich filling
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Scandi cheese & crackers
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This healthy snack is perfect for combating the 4 o'clock slump
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Smoked salmon layer
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Need something stylish in a dash? This is quick and stylish to impress unexpected guests
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Scandi-style open sandwiches
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Try a healthy take-to-work lunch solution and boost your energy levels
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Simmered duck with cabbage & potato
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Treat yourself to Barney Desmazery's one-pan solo supper - with the extra bonus of next to no washing up
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Leek & sage risotto with crisp bacon
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A quick risotto easily made into a vegetarian dish by leaving out the bacon and adding two or three large, grilled mushrooms
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Scrambled omelette toast topper
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Jazz up a snack of scrambled eggs on toast with a few flavoursome additions
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Perfect jacket potatoes
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Follow our guide to getting crisp, fluffy baked potatoes, then try one of our new toppings for a filling supper
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Grilled sardines with avocado
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Eating alone? Don't resort to beans on toast when you could have a nutritious, delicious supper in ten minutes
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Honeyed almond figs
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Simple, yet effective, and ready in only 3 minutes
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Mussels in red pesto
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Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
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Mexican turkey salad bowl
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Try something different with this quick and easy salad for one
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