Cooking for One: Finding Enjoyment in Single-Serving Meals Food & Recipes

[Hedonistic Blonde]

When cooking for one, it's surprisingly easy to fall into the habit of grabbing something quick and forgettable, but single-portion meals can actually be a brilliant way to enjoy proper food without over-committing on time or ingredients. I'm curious to hear what everyone else makes when there's only one plate to think about. I'm not referring to batch-cooking or meals that are meant to stretch across several days, but dishes that are prepared specifically to eat straight away, in a single serving.

It could be a small plate you throw together in minutes, something indulgent you make purely because you fancy it, or even an unusual combination that wouldn't necessarily make sense for a larger meal. Some people swear by quick eggs, others enjoy an individual pasta dish, and some seem to have mastered perfectly portioned comfort food.

I'm hoping to get a few ideas before I head out for my next food shop, and I'd love to hear what works best for you when you're only feeding yourself.

 

[Gemma]

With it being just me in the house, I tend to lean towards dishes that don't require much washing up but still feel like a proper meal. One of my favourites is a single pan of roasted vegetables with a bit of halloumi on top. It takes barely any effort, and the portion naturally limits itself because you only chop what you fancy.

I find that roasting vegetables for one is oddly satisfying – there's something enjoyable about arranging everything neatly on the tray, even if no one else will see it