Inspire Me

16 delicious recipes that are perfect for one or two people

Don't exhaust your brain by trying to half, third or quarter recipes when cooking alone, just use one of these simple ideas for one or two! Ideal for small households, these dishes will make life oh-so-easy.
Chicken breast with romesco sauce
Lunch
April 5, 2019

Chicken breast with romesco sauce

The great thing about chicken breast is that it will soak up whatever flavours you throw at it. Here, it’s coated in balsamic vinegar, pan-fried and drizzled in romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper sauce.
By Nici Wickes
Prawn and ginger noodles for one
Lunch
May 6, 2019

Prawn and ginger noodles for one

Do your chopping while watching the news and in the ad break, fry it up! These noodles are so quick to cook and delicious to eat, and they suit the “dinner for one” approach as they work best cooked in a single portion.
By Nici Wickes
Roast chicken for one
Dinner
May 6, 2019

Roast chicken for one

To me, dinner is dinner, and if I want roast chicken with all the trimmings, that’s what I’ll have. Here’s my pared-down version of a full roast chicken – there’s stuffing and gravy, vegetables and roasties, and just enough for one!
By Nici Wickes

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