People often tell me they hate cooking for one, but I love cooking a meal just for me, whether it's something elaborate, fancy toast, or a really easy lunch. Don't get me wrong - cooking for people is one of my absolute favourite pastimes, I just think cooking for one
Delaney Mes recipes: One is enough

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Beetroot and rocket with haloumi. Photo / Jason Oxenham
Serves 1
Handful fresh rocket
Half a medium beetroot, grated
Juice of half a lemon
Drizzle of good quality olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh walnuts
3 slices halloumi, pan-fried until golden
On your serving plate, place the rocket then grate over the beetroot, squeeze over the lemon juice, drizzle over the olive oil, and sprinkle over the walnuts. Serve with haloumi and additional lemon wedges. Add any other green veges you wish if you want to bulk it up.
Mexican rainbow plate

When making this, I just use enough vegetables for what I feel like, and assemble it on the plate.
Serves 1
Handful sliced red cabbage
½ yellow or orange capsicum, sliced
1 carrot, grated
Fresh coriander, small bunch, roughly chopped
2 pieces spring onion
Sprinkle of nuts and seeds - whatever you have in the pantry
1 lime, cut into wedges
Extra virgin olive oil (or your favourite oil) for dressing
½ cup refried beans, heated, to serve
Optional serving options: crispy fried egg, hot sauce, sliced avocado, dollop of natural yoghurt, tortilla chips or wrap.
Add all veges to your serving plate and gently combine. Add any seeds or nuts if you're using them and then drizzle over the oil and squeeze over the juice of half a lime. Serve with refried beans and any additional extras from the list.