Cooking for one

Cooking just for yourself can feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. These easy recipes are perfectly portioned for one, with plenty of ideas that use up leftovers and freeze well.

52 recipes found

Aeblekage (Apple Charlotte)

Serves: 4
Dairy-freeEgg-freeHalalKosherVegan (with substitutions)

Try customising this traditional Danish dessert by adding some raisins, orange zest or chopped dates. This makes enough for up to four…

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Baked Celeriac

Serves: 1
Egg-freeHalalKosherVegan (with substitutions)

This is a really tasty but very simple dish. It can be served with a salad as a light meal or with…

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Banana Pancakes with Fruit

Serves: 2
Gluten-freeVegan (with substitutions)

Fluffy banana pancakes, easy to whisk up for a sweet treat after dinner, a weekend breakfast or great for Pancake Day! Reproduced…

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Banana Spread

Serves: 1
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A sweet treat on crunchy brown toast, this is just the thing for a late supper. Tahini is a nutritious, nutty-tasting paste…

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Berry Sunrise Smoothie

Serves: 4
Dairy-freeEgg-freeHalalKosherVegan

A great way to start using tofu. Be sure to get the silken type, not firm tofu. You can use the frozen…

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Black Bean Dip

Serves: 4
Dairy-freeEgg-freeVegan

A tasty snack – great on crackers, toast or as a sandwich filling. Fortified with beans and tahini.263 kcal, 9g protein per…

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Cashew Nut Cream

Serves: 2
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This dairy-free ‘cream’ is packed with protein from the nuts and tofu. It’s a great way to try tofu for the first…

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Cheese and Parsnip Roast

Serves: 1
HalalKosherVegan (with substitutions)

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Cooking for One

Our Cooking for One guide is full of simple recipes and practical tips for preparing tasty meals for one.

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