Answer the question of what to make for dinner with these quick and easy dinner ideas for one. These single serving dinner recipes are simple, satisfying, and perfect for anyone cooking for one.
What to make for dinner? Coming up with dinner ideas to answer this question every day is a challenge. Especially when you are cooking for one.
It’s often hard to find the time to cook, especially if you’re cooking for yourself. It can sometimes be easier to cook from a box or to order from a local restaurant. But the simple act of preparing a meal for ourselves is one of the most nurturing, loving things we can do. It’s a real form of self-care and when you have the ingredients and a desire to cook, you can create and enjoy a fabulous meal for one in no time.
More and more of us have been turning toward healthy eating and taking control by preparing our own meals. There has been more interest in learning how to cook, being exposed to new dishes at restaurants as well as from foodie shows. We want to make those dishes at home as well as have some fun experimenting with different ingredients or spices to make something that we enjoy. That is where the fun begins.
To get started creating single serving dishes you want to make and enjoy, we would like to offer some easy and quick dinner ideas that are a good start.
Easy Dinner Ideas For One
Here are several outstanding dinners with easy recipes and absolutely delicious:
Pork Stir Fry For One
Baked Chicken Caprese For One
Turkey Chili For One
Salisbury Steak Recipe For One
Lemon and Garlic Chicken For One
Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Recipe For One
Baked Stuffed Fish Fillet For One
Creamy Mustard Chicken For One
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken For One
Crustless Quiche Lorraine For One
Shrimp Fettuccine For One
Beef and Cheese Pita Pizza
Whether you are preparing a weeknight dinner or something special for the weekend, many cooks struggle with dinner ideas for one including what to serve along with the main dish. A side salad or steamed vegetables seems like the easiest way to go – and it’s a perfectly fine one too.
We’ve also got several side dish recipes that are not only easy to make but incredibly delicious. These quick dinner recipes will go well with most any meal. I also find myself making a side dish or fresh salads as a standalone snack or small meal if I am not too hungry.
Treating yourself to a great dessert is an indulgence that you deserve. Whether you are looking for a great way to finish a meal or you’re satisfying a craving for something sweet, a dessert is a pleasure that you give to yourself.
From the time you decide to make your dessert to when you finish the last spoonful, you have that feeling of pleasure. Some days, desserts can be your first or only course of a meal. Been there, done that. Be sure to browse through our dessert recipes, you’re sure to find many to try.
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Hi,
The recipe for the slow cooker Italian chicken looks great. Can you tell me the name of the slow cooker you used and what size it is? (blue one) Love being apart of the community.
Thanks,
Anita
Hi Anita,
I absolutely LOVE the little blue slow cooker too! It’s a Hamilton Beach Party Crock and as far as I can tell, is no longer available. You might have luck finding one at a thrift store or maybe by reaching out to the company.
It is a 1.5-quart slow cooker. I recommend and use this one – https://amzn.to/2lcL3PR
Joanie
Thanks Joanie 😊
Dear Joanie it is so refreshing to find recipes for single serves. Also they are practical and “everyday” ones and not too fancy or complicated. It is almost impossible to find a cookbook for one ! I am fed up with cooking for myself and trying to break down the ingredients to suit. I will certainly be giving your recipes a go. Good luck with your book, I am sure it will be a success.
Hi Pat,
Thank you so much for letting me know you are enjoying the recipes – comments like this mean so much.
Take Care,
Joanie