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

Pasta alla vodka

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

Pork noodle stir fry in a bowl

Pork noodle stir fry for one

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

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

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

Soba noodles with prawns, kimchi & broccolini

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

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

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

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

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

Creamy carbonara

Creamy carbonara

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

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

Thai fish curry

Thai fish curry

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

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

Bowl of chicken laksa

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

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

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

Bowl of tuna and edamame rice bowl with chopsticks.

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

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

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

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

Orange, poppy seed and olive oil mug cake

Orange, poppy seed & olive oil mug cake

A dessert just for you, ready in 5 minutes!
Pork noodle stir fry for one , Pork loin chop with Greek salad , Chargrilled rump steak with Dijon maple butter , Fetta and capsicum pasta bake , Salmon and white bean fish cakes , Creamy carbonara , Chicken stir fry with zucchini noodles , Thai fish curry , Honey soy pumpkin with zucchini noodles and cashews , Lamb cutlets with hummus and a mint and almond tabbouleh , Mustard pork cutlet with pineapple slaw , Crisp skin salmon with herb yoghurt , Spicy peanut butter ramen , Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad , Orange, poppy seed & olive oil mug cake

Lemon & passionfruit mug cake

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