Meal-for-one recipes

Who needs ready-made instant noodles when you can whip up your own low-fat, high flavour version in under 10 mins?

The ideal solo supper - quick, easy, succulent and with a clever simple sauce

Rustle up this prawn and cauliflower stir fry in just 25 minutes. You can easily make it vegan if preferred – simply omit the prawns and double up on the veg

Eating on your own needn't mean beans on toast, as this 20-minute supper proves

A deliciously creamy summer risotto packed full of veg and seasonal flavours. Not too rich, this is the ideal summer main course

Perfect for when you're eating solo

Fantastic one-pan egg dish, why not use whatever you have in the fridge to make it your own?

Treat yourself to fluffy American-style pancakes with this simple recipe for one person. Drizzle over maple syrup and serve with berries, if you like

Working from home? Boost flagging energy levels with salmon rarebit - a high-energy lunch for one

Simple and ready in just 10 minutes

A quick risotto easily made into a vegetarian dish by leaving out the bacon and adding two or three large, grilled mushrooms

This quick meal for one is the perfect way to warm up an evening

This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy

This tasty and versatile fish gets a lemony makeover and makes a great treat for one

These simple and tasty stuffed pitta breads are great for a quick lunchtime snack

This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day - make as many as you need and freeze ahead

A quick and easy classic with added spice - just six ingredients too

Give the traditional layered sandwich a meat-free twist by combining hummus with healthy tomato, watercress and carrot

Serve this hot salad in its foil so you lose none of the citrus dressing transferring it to a plate

A low fat soup ready in under 5 minutes

A super fast snack, low in fat and refreshingly crunchy

Enjoy a snack supper with a touch of je ne sais quoi, with this indulgent recipe for one

This healthy snack is perfect for combating the 4 o'clock slump

Need something stylish in a dash? This is quick and stylish to impress unexpected guests