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Fresh, Simple Recipes for One

Cooking for one, or looking for some small batch baking ideas? Here at One Happy Dish I share easy single-serve recipes, from quick feel-good lunches and dinners to minimal ingredient snacks and breakfast ideas. (And stick around, because you definitely won't want to miss dessert!) 😋

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  • 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies on white plate atop a white napkin.
    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (with Brown Sugar)
  • 2 ingredient everything bagels with a side of cream cheese.
    2 Ingredient Bagels (with Greek Yogurt)
  • Scrambled eggs with cream cheese and chives on a white plate.
    Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese (For One)
  • Three bars of homemade dark chocolate on parchment paper.
    Homemade Dark Chocolate (Small Batch)

Dinner for one

These easy dinner recipes for one feature fresh, simple ingredients and come together in no time at all, even on the busiest of days!

  • Turkey burger and potato chips on a white plate.
    Juicy Turkey Burgers with Red Peppers and Onions (Easy Recipe)
  • Pan seared chicken thighs and broccolini in a stainless steel skillet.
    Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini (For One)
  • A Harvest Bowl with diced apples, crumbled goat cheese, roasted sweet potato slices, chopped almonds, wild rice, seasoned chicken pieces, kale, and a small container of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
    Harvest Bowl for One (Sweetgreen Copycat)
  • Cheese calzone sliced in half on a white plate.
    Easy Calzone for One (Crispy & Cheesy)

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Fresh & simple sides

Sometimes it's the freshest, easiest side dishes that make the whole meal pop.

  • Creamy jicama slaw in a small white salad bowl.
    Creamy Jicama Slaw (Easy Jicama Coleslaw Recipe)
  • Dill pickled deviled eggs on a white serving plate.
    Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (Easy Small Batch Recipe)
  • Oven roasted asparagus with maple miso glaze on a white plate.
    Maple Miso Roasted Asparagus (Easy Sweet & Savory Side)
  • A white bowl filled with roasted sweet potato cubes sits on a white napkin next to a silver fork.
    Small Batch Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Single-serve breakfasts

These simple breakfast recipes for one are quick, satisfying and made with simple ingredients; perfect for slow mornings or grab-and-go days alike.

  • Gluten free banana bread atop parchment paper.
    Gluten Free Banana Bread (Moist & Perfectly Sweet)
  • Two slices of avocado toast with different toppings.
    Avocado Toast for One (20+ Toppings & Easy Seasoning Ideas)
  • Parmesan scrambled eggs with veggies.
    Parmesan Scrambled Eggs with Veggies for One (Quick & Easy)
  • Mini chocolate chip muffins on a blue and tan plaid napkin.
    Moist Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Small Batch Recipe)

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Lunch ideas

These single-serve lunch recipes are super flexible and easy to make, whether you're working from home or relaxing on the weekend.

  • Tuna salad and sauerkraut sandwich on a white plate.
    Tuna Sauerkraut Sandwich
  • A bowl of colorful chopped Greek salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, and feta cheese cubes, served with a fork on a blue-striped napkin.
    Chopped Greek Salad for One
  • Chicken salad with avocado in a sandwich.
    Easy Chicken Salad with Avocado (For One)
  • A close-up of a tuna melt sandwich with toasted bread, melted cheese, tomato slices and tuna salad, placed on a white plate.
    Classic Tuna Melt for One

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Small batch baking

In this mood for a little something sweet? I've got you covered with these cozy small batch baking recipes and DIY treats.

  • Homemade apple crumble topped with whipped yogurt.
    Small Batch Apple Crumble with Whipped Greek Yogurt
  • Fresh cranberry orange muffins on a red and white plaid napkin.
    Best Cranberry Orange Muffins (Small Batch, with Greek Yogurt)
  • Homemade gluten free pizza dough on parchment paper.
    Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough for One (Instant Yeast)
  • Freshly baked soft and chewy double chocolate chip cookies on a white serving plate.
    Small Batch Soft & Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

More small batch baking recipes →

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About this food blog

Hi, I'm Allison! I love creating fresh, fun single-serve and small batch recipes that keep ingredients simple and flavor front and center.

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