Yummy, fuss-free recipes that are ideal when you're cooking for yourself

<p>When you're only cooking for yourself, sometimes it's hard to know what to make. Spending hours in the kitchen preparing dinner is just not as appealing.</p><p>Fear not! There is no need to compromise on taste when it comes to speedy cooking. From stir-fry to sweet potatoes, we've got dishes that require minimal effort but still have maximum flavour. Exactly what's needed when making dinner for one.</p><h2>Salmon parcels</h2><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/salmon-parcels-with-pak-choi-and-mangetout">salmon dish</a> is super speedy and packed with flavour - all you have to do is wrap up the seasoned salmon and vegetables in silver foil and pop it in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes. With little prep required, this is just the dish for when you want to just nip in and out of the kitchen but still tuck into a yummy dinner.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="salmon-7_preview__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/salmon-7_preview_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>chicken and tomato courgetti</h2><p>Ready-cooked chicken is the secret to making this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chicken-and-tomato-courgetti-bowl">low-fat pasta bowl</a> in a matter of minutes. Spiralise the courgette, assemble the rest of the ingredients and microwave so the chicken is piping hot. All that's left to do is tuck in and enjoy! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="courgetti_bowl__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/courgetti_bowl__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Mexican-style sweet potatoes</h2><p>Spice up your dinner with these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mexican-style-sweet-potatoes-with-cherry-tomato-salsa">Mexican-style sweet potatoes</a>. A proper winter warmer, the tomato salsa makes a deliciously fresh topping that you can prepare speedily while the potatoes are cooking. Once the potatoes are cooked spoon out the salsa and dive. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mexican_potatoes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mexican_potatoes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>mushroom and spring onion noodle soup</h2><p>A bung-it-all-in recipe, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mushroom-and-spring-onion-noodle-soup">noodle soup </a>is full of goodness and just takes 20 minutes to cook. With a soy sauce and vegetable stock forming the basis of this hearty broth, ginger and crunchy vegetables including mangetout and sweetcorn complement the mushrooms and add texture and flavour.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mushroom-soup__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mushroom-soup__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>black pepper beef stir fry</h2><p>This recipe from Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge is a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tom-kerridges-black-pepper-beef-stir-fry">healthier take on stir-fry</a>. As if that doesn't already sound appetising enough, it is made with lean steak and lots of vegetables so this dish cooks quickly and will be ready in a flash. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tom_kerridge2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tom_kerridge2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Head to your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/">local Asda store</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/">online</a> to stock up on all the ingredients you'll need.</em></p>

5 tasty dinners for one

By Asda Good Living,6th February 2020

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