Solo supper or dinner à deux? Eat in style with our delicious recipes for 1 & 2
Need some simple support or dessert ideas for when you're cooking for two - or just you? We've got you covered with these delicious recipes!
From simple and speedy suppers in a hurry to treat-yourself fakeaways and fancy meals to share just with one other person, we've got the lunches, suppers, dinners and pud recipes you need when cooking for one or two.
Sausage Naan and Fried Egg Wrap
On the table in under 30 minutes! The crispy sausagemeat works perfectly with the soft naan, runny yolk egg and tasty toppings.
Recipe: Sausage Naan and Fried Egg Wrap
Chicken and Couscous Parcel
A hands-off single serve dinner that can also be prepped ahead, ready to pop in the oven in the evening.
Recipe: Chicken and Couscous Parcel
Creamy fried mushroom crumpets
This super-simple supper for one also doubles as a wonderful brunch recipe.
Recipe: Creamy fried mushroom crumpets
Lamb with Creamy Spinach Polenta
This speedy dinner for 2 is on the table in just 15 minutes.
Recipe: Lamb with Creamy Spinach Polenta
Spicy Tuna Toasts
Inspired by the viral spicy tuna sandwich created by coffee shop company Joe & the Juice, we’ve made our own version as a speedy supper.
Recipe: Spicy Tuna Toasts
Crusted Cod with Grilled Tomatoes
Use any white fish fillet for this simple and elegant meal for 1.
Korma-style Tofu Curry
Inspired by a creamy korma, this mild curry to serve 2 comes together in no time.
Recipe: Tofu Curry
Pepperoni Pizza
Treat yourself to a fakeaway - this pizza recipe makes one delicious pie, which you can adapt with your favourite toppings just for you.
Recipe: Pepperoni pizza
Self-saucing Chocolate and Coffee Mini Pudding
For when you want a speedy single-serve treat. This speedy pud can be cooked in the oven or the air fryer.
Gruyère and Watercress Omelette
Omelettes are so versatile, they don't have to be boring! Plus they make the ideal speedy meal for one.
Recipe: Gruyère and Watercress Omelette
Puttanesca Stuffed Aubergines
This meal for two makes the perfect special midweek meal and is fancy enough for entertaining. Aubergine roasted and stuffed with a tomato, anchovy and olive orzo pasta mixture and topped with crumbled feta.
Recipe: Puttanesca Stuffed Aubergines
Salted Caramel Mousses
Homemade salted caramel makes these extra luscious, but you could cheat and use shop-bought caramel to speed things up.
Recipe: Salted Caramel Mousses
Courgette Mezze with Crispy Chickpeas and Flatbread
A 2-ingredients homemade flatbread makes this vegan meal for one really something special.
Creamy poached haddock and egg
On the table in under 20mins, this is a great solo supper for any fish lover.
Recipe: Creamy poached haddock and egg
Balsamic Roasted Figs and Mascarpone on Toast
A simple toast topping that makes the most of jammy figs at the peak of their season.
Passionfruit Soufflés
Soufflés take a little practice to get right, but once you do, they are a delicious and light dessert, perfect for two!
Recipe: Passionfruit Soufflés
Green Egg Omelette
Whizzing spinach with the eggs creates a bright green omelette that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. We've filled ours with smoked mackerel, feta and tomato but you could use up anything you have in the fridge.
Recipe: Green Egg Omelette
One Pan Chicken and Curry Rice
Save on the washing up with this midweek meal. Chicken, cauliflower, beans and rice all cooked in a simple curry paste and coconut milk broth to create a fragrant dinner.
Recipe: One Pan Chicken and Curry Rice
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Porridge
Porridge isn't just for breakfast! This midweek meal for one is a delicious and cheap option for dinner. Think of it like a quick oaty risotto.
Devilled Kidneys and Mushrooms on Toast
They may sound old fashioned but kidneys are incredibly tasty, nutritious and affordable. Plus they make the perfect meal for two!
Emma is Cookery Editor for Good Housekeeping and loves nothing more than sharing her bottomless enthusiasm for all things food and drink with anyone who wants to learn (and even those who don’t!). From super simple one pan suppers to showstopping wedding cakes and everything in between, there’s very little that doesn’t come out of her kitchen. When not developing recipes, writing features or styling food for photography she can be found hiding behind the mountain of cookery books that’s slowly overtaking her house, or exploring restaurants, food shops and festivals in search of the next big thing to share with readers. On the rare days when she’s not thinking about food, you’ll find her in a cosy pub at the end of a long walk with her dog and expert food taster, Angua.
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