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Cooking for one needn’t always mean batch-cooking. Our tried-and-tested recipes for one provide a perfect portion for a delicious meal, depending on what takes your fancy, from a roast dinner to a quick bowl of pasta to a weekend fakeaway. As well as our easy recipes for one, we have lots more quick meals for when you need to rustle up something tasty.
Cake in a cup! This super speedy dessert recipe is ready in under 5 mins and requires minimal effort for maximum flavour
Recreate the feeling of being at your favourite pizza joint by trying your hand at this recipe for chicken pizza calzone. The best part of this recipe is that it takes under an hour to both prep and cook. Who knew turning your home into a calzone zone could be so easy?
Have a filling, comforting breakfast ready in 10 minutes with this easy pear and almond porridge recipe. The simple combination of fresh juicy pear, crunchy almonds and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup is the perfect autumnal start to the day.
These quick and simple mug cakes are made all the more special by sweet and fragrant Conference pears
Chocolate mug cakes are given a spooky twist in this quick and easy Halloween recipe
If you can’t wait for dessert, try this brilliant microwave blueberry creation. It’s ready in 5 minutes and all you need is a mug!
Make this gingerbread affogato recipe for a Christmas treat ready in five minutes. Combine spiced gingerbread latte liqueur and smooth vanilla ice cream, then pour over hot espresso for a festive twist on an Italian classic.
The perfect afternoon treat for Mother's Day, this rich chocolate mug cake recipe takes no time at all to make and is an ideal last-minute sweet treat
This vibrant tropical sundae is made with homemade coconut sorbet and pineapple and mint sorbet, but you can use whatever tropical-flavoured sorbets you fancy! Ideal for summer entertaining, as you can make everything in advance, then assemble the sundaes in minutes.
Avocado on toast gets a colourful makeover in this quick and easy toast topper, with creamy houmous, yellow tomatoes and zesty coriander
Leftover roast butternut squash makes a surprising toast topper in this savoury vegetarian breakfast idea
Give your oats a tropical twist with mango, pineapple and coconut - it's like you're on holiday! Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and being a source of protein and fibre, this uplifting breakfast will give you a great start to the day.
Reliable mum breakfast in bed: Treat that special someone to a special breakfast... in bed! Flavoursome barbecue beans on toast with an egg - a real feast and a great way to start the morning
Channel the flavours of an all-American PB&J sandwich into this 10 minute porridge recipe. Swirl creamy porridge with crunchy peanut butter and juicy frozen raspberries for a healthy breakfast idea that feels like a treat.
Serve up a cooked breakfast in under 10 minutes using just your microwave! Chestnut mushrooms and spinach are cooked in a moreish soy butter, then served on top of sourdough with a perfectly poached egg.
For a quick and easy Mother's Day breakfast try this fruit salad plate combining kiwi, orange, banana and blueberries and topping with fresh yogurt and crunchy granola
Treat mum to breakfast in bed with this sumptuous scrambled egg recipe. Top with fried tomatoes and a drizzle of Sriracha chilli sauce for a spicy start to the day
Bring some festive flavours into a comforting breakfast with this gingerbread porridge recipe. Stir some fiery ground ginger into the creamy porridge, then top with a dollop of yogurt and crushed gingernut biscuits and walnuts for an indulgent yet healthy breakfast idea.
For a comforting yet healthy breakfast idea ready in under 15 minutes, try this spiced super berry porridge recipe. A quick berry compote with frozen berries, a drizzle of honey and a touch of cinnamon is the perfect way to top your porridge and start the day.
This delicious, warm, sweet quesadilla is perfect for revitalising the body with nutrients and sugar after a night on the town. Serve with green tea for an uplifting breakfast.
Toasted hazelnuts, smooth peanut butter and maple-drizzled banana - this sweet breakfast is guaranteed to put a spring in your step
Looking for a healthy breakfast idea that still feels like a treat? This chocolate orange porridge recipe is the answer - with sweet satsumas and a scattering of grated dark chocolate, this is the ultimate start to a winter's day.
Luxury lovers breakfast in bed: A griddled avocado, poached egg and smoked salmon dish makes for a feast fit for a princess and is the ideal breakfast to treat your mum to on Mother's Day
Combine two classic breakfasts into one with this 'marmalade on toast' inspired porridge recipe. Stir buttery flax seeds into the porridge and finish with a swirl of marmalade and fresh orange zest for a healthy breakfast idea.
Super mum breakfast in bed: This dish of mildly spiced baked eggs with tomatoes and black kale is the perfect healthy option for a relaxed breakfast in bed and a real treat for a busy mum on Mother's Day
This delicious toast topper idea makes the most of the classic pear and ricotta flavour duo
Paired with protein-rich curly kale and a kick of red chilli, start your morning with a delicious toast topper that's jam-packed with nutrients and flavour.
Give your morning porridge a boost with this healthy chai latte porridge recipe. Infuse milk with sugar, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon then use this to cook your oats, for a creamy porridge packed with fragrant spices.
Luckily, busy mum Robyn Luckily, has her trusty porridge to make things a little easier. She just sprinkles over a generous handful of berries and scatters on some sliced banana
This quick and simple chocolate and hazelnut parfait recipe is a great way to get the kids in the kitchen
Experience the depth of flavours and heat in this Indian-inspired omelette
Need brunch in a flash? This Florentine-style toast, featuring protein-packed egg and spinach, has everything you need to get going for the day
Need something sweet 'n' spicy in a hurry? This cheesy toast, topped with onion chutney and mature British cheeses, is bound to please the crowd