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Dinner for two... or just for you: Winter

Whether you want one-person comfort food or a flavourful dinner to serve two, this selection of delicious dishes is sure to hit the spot.

  1. Microwave shakshuka

    Looking for a delicious, low-energy dinner for one that’s ready in a flash? This colourful shakshuka is packed with veg and is sure to hit the spot. Made entirely in the microwave, this warming bowlful couldn’t be easier to whip up. Serve with a warm pitta to dip into that gorgeously golden yolk.

    Microwave shakshuka
  2. Storecupboard puttanesca rice

    This one-pot dish makes cooking easier… and washing up quicker! Ready in just 15 minutes, this dinner for two is a great midweek meal idea. With black olives, salty anchovies and garlicky rice, this puttanesca-inspired dish is certain to provide you with some much-needed comfort food this winter.

    Storecupboard puttanesca rice
  3. Tofu peanut butter noodles

    This tasty 20-minute dinner for one will cure your winter blues. Noodles are coated in an indulgent nutty sauce and mixed with tofu and vibrant veg. Use frozen ginger and garlic so you can enjoy fragrant flavours while reducing your food waste.

    Tip: Leftover tofu freezes well. Why not make extra peanut sauce and freeze marinaded tofu in a lidded container, ready to defrost and cook at a later date.

    Tofu peanut butter noodles
  4. Chilli carrot fritter burgers with cucumber relish

    Add a bit of zing into your midweek meals with these carrot fritter burgers, serving two people. Spicy fritters are fried until golden and crispy. Stuff into flatbreads with fiery chilli relish and serve with pickled cucumber – you’re both going to love this one!

    Chilli carrot fritter burgers with cucumber relish
  5. Aubergine melt ciabatta

    Comfort food for one? This aubergine melt ciabatta is the ultimate dinner for those chilly winter evenings. Crispy panko-coated aubergine is stuffed into hearty ciabattas with tomato purée, basil and mozzarella. Bake the sandwich until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden.

    Aubergine melt ciabatta
  6. Chicken fajita rice bowl

    Looking for a full-of-flavour dinner that serves two? Look no further than these chicken fajita rice bowls. Tinned black beans and frozen veggies and chicken make this Mexican-inspired meal easy, colourful and tasty. Top with crumbled feta and zingy salsa, then serve with salted tortilla chips for a flavour fiesta!

    Chicken fajita rice bowl