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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!) 😋

Trending recipes

These are the recipes our readers are loving right now!👇

  • 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)
  • Chopped Caprese salad on a beige ceramic serving platter.
    Chopped Caprese Salad (with Lettuce & Fresh Basil)

Fall recipes

My favorite season: fall! Cool days and crisp evenings call for some seriously cozy comfort food to be had, especially if it contains apples and spice.

  • Apple yogurt cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
    Easy Apple Yogurt Cake (Moist & Tender)
  • Homemade apple crumble topped with whipped yogurt.
    Small Batch Apple Crumble with Whipped Greek Yogurt
  • Homemade apple cider vinegar salad dressing in a Mason jar.
    Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (Small Batch)
  • A bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, with a spoon inside, placed on a striped beige and blue cloth.
    Broccoli Cheddar Soup for One (Panera Copycat)

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!

  • A white bowl filled with creamy penne pasta, topped with sliced grilled chicken breast and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. A fork is beside the bowl on a marble countertop.
    Creamy Chicken Pasta for One (Stovetop, 25 Minutes)
  • A white plate with baked salmon topped with a lemon slice and roasted potato and green beans, set on a blue striped napkin. A fork is placed beside the plate.
    Easy Salmon Dinner for One (Sheet Pan)
  • Pan seared chicken thighs and broccolini in a stainless steel skillet.
    Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini (For One)
  • A Mediterranean bowl with chickpeas, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and hummus, garnished with fresh parsley.
    Simple Mediterranean Bowl for One

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Small batch baking

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

  • Mini chocolate chip muffins on a blue and tan plaid napkin.
    Moist Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Small Batch Recipe)
  • A bowl of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with two strawberries, a spoon, and a white napkin beside it on a white countertop.
    Microwave Chocolate Mousse for One
  • Freshly baked soft and chewy double chocolate chip cookies on a white serving plate.
    Small Batch Soft & Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Gluten free banana bread atop parchment paper.
    Gluten Free Banana Bread (Moist & Perfectly Sweet)

More small batch baking recipes →

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.

  • Open-faced lox and bagel sandwich.
    Easy Lox Bagel (Classic Deli Style)
  • Kimchi scrambled eggs on a white plate.
    Kimchi Scrambled Eggs
  • 5-minute strawberry banana smoothie bowl in a white desert bowl.
    5-Minute Smoothie Bowl for One (with Greek Yogurt)
  • Whipped Greek yogurt in a serving dish topped with mixed fresh berries and granola.
    Whipped Greek Yogurt for One (with Heavy Cream)

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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 plate with a stacked egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, featuring layers of chopped egg salad and green lettuce.
    Best Egg Salad Recipe (Crunchy & Refreshing)
  • 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
  • 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)

More lunch for one 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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Latest recipes & resources

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  • Peanut butter protein balls with chocolate chips on a white plate.
    No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls (without Oats)
  • Roasted butternut squash soup in a white bowl.
    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple (Easy & Creamy)
  • Black bean soup topped with avocado, sour cream and cilantro in a white bowl.
    Easy Black Bean Soup for One
  • Four ceramic bowls of red and white cabbage sauerkraut, kimchi and Korean fermented vegetables.
    Fermented Foods: What They Are + 10 Foods to Try

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