One Serving Recipes for Everyone

My name is Judy and I live on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Australia.

Let me Inspire you!

You can do it! Whether it is a quick snack, an easy healthy lunch, or a gourmet meal, I have perfectly portioned meals for the single cook. I love to put variety on the table. Therefore I hope and trust that you too will enjoy the many different recipes I have prepared. for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy with step by step instructions.  Enjoy!

Enjoy my twist on some famous recipes.

A Little Story of My Journey

Welcome, my name is Judy and I live in Queensland, Australia,

After the death of my husband, I found myself home alone, my three beautiful girls had grown up and fled the nest and I was trying to cook for just me. I found I was either eating lots of leftovers or giving food away. I soon realised that this was costing me money and so my mission began, “Cooking Meals for One”

I have created or adapted my favourite recipes for you, the one who for whatever reason, finds themselves eating alone.

This website has been in my head for a few years and it’s only now that I have acted on my gut feeling that there is a need for single-serving meal recipes, that are tasty, fresh and easy to prepare (well almost always).

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A bowl filled with lemon, garlic and chilli flavoured roasted mushrooms topped with thyme leaves and crispy fried slivered garlic. Delicious served with scrambled eggs or just as is on toast by cookingmealsforpne.comBreakfast/BrunchMainsSideVegetarian/Vegan
February 6, 2026

Roasted lemon, garlic and chilli mushrooms

Oh, how I loved these little beauties! Once you add the lemon juice, the flavours just sing. Enjoy! This recipe was first seen and adapted from Instagram
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A creamy delicious dish of gnocchi, chicken tenders dressed in a garlic and onion creamy sauce, combined with cooked sliced zucchini, peas, and baby spinach served on a decorative plate for you to enjoy!ChickenMainsPasta/Rice
July 25, 2025

Chicken Tenders with Gnocchi and Greens For One

If you’re short on time or just want a quick and easy dinner, this recipe is perfect for you. This recipe was adapted from "Taste" and it’s creamy, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying. Well worth a try. Enjoy!
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A delicious 2-3 egg omelette filled with baby spinach, chopped cherry tomato and onion, panfry in a small frying pan. Cooked on both sides ands garnished with sliced cherry tomatoes daby spinach, red onion and sliced finger cucumber. Served with sweet chilli sauce or mayonnaise, on a dark brown with splashes of cream decorative plate. by cookinmealsforone.comMains
June 16, 2025

Vegetarian Omelette/Taco for One

When you’re feeling lazy and don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this is my go-to quick and easy meal. It’s super quick to make and it’s so tasty! Enjoy!
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