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14 comforting recipes for anyone dining alone this Valentine’s Day

Not everyone will be cooking for two this Valentine's Day, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on a romantic dinner! Treat yourself to one of these lovely single-serve dishes - there's nothing like good food to make you feel less alone.
Chicken breast with romesco sauce
Lunch
April 5, 2019

Chicken breast with romesco sauce

The great thing about chicken breast is that it will soak up whatever flavours you throw at it. Here, it’s coated in balsamic vinegar, pan-fried and drizzled in romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper sauce.
By Nici Wickes
Roast chicken for one
Dinner
May 6, 2019

Roast chicken for one

To me, dinner is dinner, and if I want roast chicken with all the trimmings, that’s what I’ll have. Here’s my pared-down version of a full roast chicken – there’s stuffing and gravy, vegetables and roasties, and just enough for one!
By Nici Wickes
Prawn and ginger noodles for one
Lunch
May 6, 2019

Prawn and ginger noodles for one

Do your chopping while watching the news and in the ad break, fry it up! These noodles are so quick to cook and delicious to eat, and they suit the “dinner for one” approach as they work best cooked in a single portion.
By Nici Wickes
Berry crumble for one
Dessert
July 22, 2019

Berry crumble for one

Nici Wickes always has frozen berries on hand so she can whip up a crumble at the drop of a hat – not a bad rule to live by, in our opinion! A crumble is very easily scaled down for one, like in this sweet and simple recipe.
By Nici Wickes
Mug mud cake pudding
Dessert
July 22, 2019

Mug mud cake pudding

Who doesn’t love a winter pudding to warm up with on a cold night? Cooking for one doesn’t need to be hard either – this mug mud cake pudding is scaled down to suit you, fitting perfectly into one large or two smaller mugs.
By Nici Wickes

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