Dinner for one: recipes for solo dining

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We regularly publish delicious recipes for solo-diners in The Australian Women’s Weekly.

They’re big on flavour, quick to get on the table and won’t leave you with containers full of leftovers.

Happy cooking (and eating!).

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

pork chop on a Greek salad in a bowl

Pork loin chop with Greek salad

This dinner for one is perfect for busy spring and summer evenings.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Soba noodles with prawns, kimchi & broccolini

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter, green beans and mashed potato on a dinner plate

Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter

Dining solo? Jazz up a simple steak with a zesty flavoured butter.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Potato rendang in a bowl, served with rice and a crispy fried egg. Garnished with cucumber and chilli.

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Pasta alla vodka

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Pork noodle stir fry in a bowl

Pork noodle stir fry for one

A speedy singe serve dinner you’ll love.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Plate of with pineapple slaw and a mustard pork cutlet.

Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw

This tasty pork cutlet recipe for one takes only 15 minutes.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

ramen noodles in a bowl, topped with greens and a fried egg

Spicy peanut butter ramen

If you’re looking for a quick and tasty pantry dinner, this single-serve recipe is perfect.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Plate of honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews

Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews

Add this easy dinner for one to your weekly meal plan.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Thai fish curry

Thai fish curry

This simple, aromatic fish curry recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner for one.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Bowl of tuna and edamame rice bowl with chopsticks.

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt

Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt

A healthy, dinner-for-one doesn’t take long to make and makes for a great leftover-lunch.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

easy salmon recipes

Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad

Indulge in this quick, yet super tasty fresh salmon and shaved cauliflower salad dish – perfect for dinner on the busier nights of the week!
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles

Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles

This stir fry recipe uses zucchini noodles to create a light and tasty dinner for one.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Creamy carbonara

Creamy carbonara

A delicious dinner for one cooked in 15 minutes – what’s not to love?
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

White bean and salmon fish cakes

Salmon and white bean fish cakes

Make this easy fish cake recipe the next time you’re solo-dining. Or in need of a lunchbox filler!
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Fetta and a trio of capsicum pasta bake

Fetta and capsicum pasta bake

This colourful, vegetarian dinner-for-one uses red, green and yellow capsicum.
Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Bowl of chicken laksa

Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Pork noodle stir fry for one , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Thai fish curry , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Creamy carbonara , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

Three lamb cutlets on a plate with hummus and tabbouleh in a bowl

Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh

An easy lamb dish, perfect for solo dining but easy to scale up to feed more.

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