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What to cook when you’re making dinner for one

Delicious everyday ideas for when you're dining solo.
spinach and cheese hand pie cut in half with filling spilling out with fork and bowl of salad on the side
(Photography: Will Horner, Styling: Lucy Busuttil)

After a poignant letter from one of our readers, as well as lots of social media buzz, we’ve created a new series: Dinner for One.

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If you live in a single-person household or just love having manageable options when you’re away from family, then these recipes contain the perfect portion. For days when you need a hot-girl dinner just for yourself, or days when the kids don’t like the fancy steak that’s been prepared, we’ve got you covered.

There will be new recipes added to this series every month, and hopefully, a new found love for food with each one!

steak stir fry with noodles and tongs in it

Steak and snow pea noodles

Use what you’ve got in the fridge

Throw in a bit of steak on top of packet egg noodles and crunchy snow peas for the quickest dinner of your life. If you’re feeling resourceful, add in your leftover veggies that are piling up in the crisper.

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easy poke bowl recipe with salmon vegetables edamame and chopsticks and ginger on the side

Easy salmon poke bowl

It’s all the rage!

Salmon and rice is still on the rise, and this easy poke bowl is the perfect way to add in a bit of pizzazz to the trend. Pickled ginger and sriracha on the side lets you customise your bowl to exactly what you want.

couscous with fennel squid
(Photography: Are Media)

We’ve got you covered if you’re after a quick and easy couscous recipe perfectly portioned for one. Introducing fennel squid and chilli couscous – a vibrant and flavourful recipe that combines the delicate sweetness of fennel with the tender bite of squid. Served on a bed of fluffy couscous, this recipe combines fresh, aromatic ingredients for a quick 30-minute, satisfying dinner.

pie for one with spoon cut out of it on a purple tablecloth
(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston)

For a cosy, comforting dinner for just yourself, this pie for one recipe is ideal! Nothing is more classic than a steak and mushroom pie.

If you want some extra vegies, steam some green beans to serve up on the side.

pork and fennel meatball pasta with parsley and parmesan on top in white bowl
(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston)

Introducing the ultimate meatball pasta. Using simple ingredients, including sausages, tomato paste and a touch of wine, easy dinner is sorted.

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chicken and broccoli orange korma curry with white fork and bowl
(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston)

This korma-style curry uses everyone’s favourite ingredients, chicken and broccoli, for the easiest protein-filled dinner.

spinach and cheese hand pie cut in half with filling spilling out with fork and bowl of salad on the side
(Photography: Will Horner, Styling: Lucy Busuttil)

If you’re looking for a one-serving dinner that’s got fibre, protein and easy cooking all rolled into one, then this spinach and cheese hand pie is for you.

spiced salmon fillet on plate with potato salad next to it on a bed of leaves
(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston)

If you’re sick of sushi and the prep work involved with salmon bowls, this one-serving recipe is as simple as it gets.

Take a spiced salmon fillet and a bit of potato salad, and you’ve got a hearty and satisfying meal.

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