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16 easy dinner for one recipes to add to your weekly rotation

Delicious everyday ideas for when you're dining solo.
(Photography Tim Roberts  Styling Michele Cranston)

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.

Made in a single pan and perfectly portioned for one, this recipe gives you all the classic nacho flavours and your favourite toppings without mountains of leftovers tempting you for days.

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(Photography Tim Roberts; styling Lucy Busuttil; food preparation Mel Burge)

Dinner for one doesn’t have to mean takeout containers or another night of scrambled eggs. This pork stir-fry is proof that a solo dinner can be fast, delicious, and mess-free.

(Photography Tim Roberts  Styling MICHELE CRANSTON  Food preparation Mel Burge)

Inspired by classic Caprese flavours, this single-serve pasta salad is ideal for lunch, a quick dinner, or even a no-fuss meal prep option without a fridge full of leftovers.

(Photography Tim Roberts  Styling Michele Cranston)

If you’re looking for a meal that feels vibrant and impressive but comes together in just 30 minutes, this chargrilled prawn and cauliflower salad is it. It’s the kind of dish that looks like it took far longer than it did – ideal for weeknights, casual entertaining, or when you want something wholesome without sacrificing bold flavour.

(Photography © Are Media www.contentshop.com.au)

Craving that classic sweet and sour pork you usually get from takeout? This version brings all the tangy, sticky, and savoury flavours you love, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes.

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(Photography Tim Roberts  Styling Michele Cranston)

This delicious chargrilled zucchini, lamb and chickpea salad brings together smoky zucchini, tender lamb, and protein-packed chickpeas in a vibrant, wholesome dish.

sticky pork with green vegies
(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling Michele Cranston, food preparation Mel Burge)

Looking for a delicious, easy and impressive dinner for one? Here’s the perfect dinner idea for when you’re dining solo! A sticky pork recipe with brown rice and green vegies. You can’t go wrong.

Looking for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s full of flavour and easy to make? This vegetable lentil pilaf combines fluffy rice and a medley of seasonal vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices for a dish that’s both hearty and nutritious.

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