It’s no secret that cooking for one can be challenging. If you’re not stuck re-heating the same batch-cooked meal day after day, you’re leaving half-used produce to languish in the fridge – and don’t get us started on the washing up…
Here to help is One Pot, One Portion, Eleanor Wilkinson’s debut cookbook that proves home-cooked single-portion meals can be fun, inventive, and easy.
With chapters covering hearty comfort food, fresh and flavour-packed dishes, simple yet delicious meals, special recipes for when you want to treat yourself, and indulgent sweets, this cookbook has something for every occasion. Better still, each recipe has an accompanying “partner recipe” to help you use up leftover ingredients for your next meal.
To give you a taste of some of the brilliant recipes you’ll find inside, we’ve rounded up our favourite one-pot wonders that are a must-try if you live, cook, or eat alone.
Halloumi or Cod Provençal
Perfect for mopping up with a hunk of crusty bread, this one-tin traybake version of a French classic is bursting with Mediterranean flavours.
Peach and Burrata Orzo Salad
All you need to make this vibrant, summery salad is 20 minutes of your time, orzo, and a handful of fresh seasonal ingredients.
Matar Paneer
Featuring a warming blend of spices, cubes of salty, chewy paneer, and a rich savoury sauce, this quick-cook curry is perfect for your next fakeaway fix.
Salami and Hot Honey Frying Pan Pizza
Ideal for when you have a little more time at the weekend to let the dough rest, this effortless homemade pizza recipe features a perfectly cooked crust and mouth-watering balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavours.
Roast Chicken with Sage, Onion and Chestnut Stuffing
Who says you can’t make a hearty roast for one? This one-pan recipe, complete with crispy-skinned chicken, all the trimmings, and homemade gravy and peas, is an ingenious way to save on time and washing up.
Smash Burger Flatbread
Whether you’re craving a burger, or simply looking for a new way to use up some mince, look no further than this juicy yet perfectly charred flatbread and burger patty, loaded with all the classic toppings.
Fish Pie
Swapping out traditional mash for a crispy thin potato topping makes this family-friendly classic much more approachable when you’re cooking for one.
Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet
Perfect for when you’re craving a home-cooked brunch, this recipe comprises all the best components of a filling breakfast.
Cinnamon Bun
Made with just four ingredients, this brilliantly clever hack for making a cinnamon bun without dough is sure to become your new favourite baking staple.
Self-Saucing Sticky Toffee Pudding
This easy, fuss-free take on a classic dessert is perfect for when you’re craving something sweet and indulgent – without leaving a mountain of dirty dishes.
