The possibilities for a delicious evening meal are endless with our dinner recipes. From quick and easy dinner ideas to seriously impressive feasts, covering veggie, vegan and free-from options. Still can't decide? Take our fun What's for dinner tonight? quiz to reveal more mouthwatering dinner ideas.
'Wings are one of the easiest cuts of chicken to cook. Slash them before marinating so the flavours can really permeate the meat,' says food writer Riaz Phillips. Don't skip making his jerk marinade, it's the real deal!
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
This Asian-inspired duck recipe will sure turn heads. Tender duck paired with a chilli, orange sauce is a real winner!
Top puff pastry with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired tart. Serve the tart with crispy pesto potatoes or a leafy green salad, if you fancy.
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Blend the classic flavours of a Greek spanakopita together for a rich warm dip that's filling enough for dinner. Top with cheese and serve with crudités, crusty bread or a side of your choice.
This anchovy linguine makes a simple, yet sophisticated, dish that's perfect for stress-free summer entertaining. Top with garlic and herb breadcrumbs for a little crunch and don't forget a generous helping of Parmigiano Reggiano.
This veggie frittata is an easy and healthy dinner idea that comes together quickly. We've added in broken lasagne sheets for extra texture, but you could switch this out for sliced potatoes,, if you like. Serve with a crunchy salad and a dollop of mayo for dipping.
Chicken is cooked in a creamy sauce so good that someone might ask you to marry them after eating it. Chicken breasts are pan-fried until golden, then stirred into a herby cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan.
Use leftover butter chicken – a rich, creamy and mildly spiced curry – to make these cheesy pull-apart sliders. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick dinner is a top treat meal for a Friday night in.
Rich, creamy and a little bit spicy, this easy curry is perfect for your next Friday night fakeaway. Use the leftovers to make some cheesy pull-apart sliders to enjoy over the weekend!
This clever recipe uses frozen veg and tinned new potatoes to make a hearty yet full-of-flavour dinner. Top with feta and parsley, and serve alongside garlic bread for a delicious midweek meal.
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Can you believe these homemade pizzas are ready in just 35 minutes? The pizza base has a not-so-secret ingredient – cauliflower – for a creamy texture. The sauce is made from lemon, parsley and cottage cheese, then topped with sweetcorn and feta for a deliciously different and healthier pizza. All the family will tuck in and you'll grab 2 of your 5-a-day in each serving too!
Looking for a healthy yet creamy salmon pasta recipe? This high-protein spaghetti dish is vibrant, light and zesty, perfect for warmer weather. You can happily swap broad beans for peas and the tinned salmon for tuna or mackerel, if you like!
This nifty cheat's quiche uses a tortilla wrap in place of pastry, making it far quicker and easier to assemble. It's bursting with classic quiche flavours and is great cold the next day.
A pide is a Turkish 'pizza' topped with meat, veggies and feta. Our quick and easy version is a great way to use up leftover burgers or sausages from your BBQ. This one is topped with spinach, but you can use whatever you've got in the fridge - try peppers or mushrooms!
Sosatie is a South African dish of meat or veg cooked on a skewers. This version pairs juicy lamb leg steaks with apricots and peppers. The glaze is made with apricot jam, which is a vital ingredient in Afrikaans cooking to add sweetness. Serve alongside flatbreads and a dollop of minty yogurt for your next barbecue.
Top crispy fried tortillas with slow-cooked, Mexican-spiced beef and a pineapple salsa in this street food classic from chef Omar Foster. Making 10 tostada, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your summer gatherings, and you can even freeze leftovers.
Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list!
We've combined the best of both worlds in this creamy risotto-style orzo dish that stars garlicky, thyme-infused roasted tomatoes for a bold taste of the Med. This is a simple but deliciously different dinner you'll be making on repeat!
Baked fish makes such a lovely quick dinner – it's easier than you think to cook too, you just need to pack in the flavour when using white fish fillets. Step in our punchy seed and courgette pesto that creates a tasty and crunchy topping. Serve with a dressed salad of potatoes, tomatoes and rocket for a light and healthy summery meal.
Homemade pesto always looks impressive and can really elevate a simple pasta dish, yet it's so easy to make. This recipe features toasted pumpkin seeds and garlicky fried courgettes, alongside pecorino, lemon and fresh herbs. Try it with any pasta for a quick summery meal.
Swap out your beef burger with this tasty vegetarian halloumi burger. Topped with crunchy vegetables and rich houmous, it's colourful and satisfying. Serve with skinny sweet potato fries for the ultimate treat.
Rustle up a super-easy midweek meal with these effortless halloumi fajitas, made with shop-bought seasoning and ready-made guacamole.
You can't beat a good steak and chips – perfect for a midweek treat or a Friday night feast. No pro cooking skills required for this dish either, just make sure your pan is nice and hot before adding the steak and let it rest after cooking. Serve with spiced potato wedges and minty peas – fantastic!
Bánh mì is a delicious Vietnamese baguette sandwich, stuffed with quick-pickled veg and juicy chunks of meat. Start by making the pickles: mix the carrot, spring onion and cucumber with sugar, vinegar and fish sauce. Next, grill the meat after rubbing it in delicious spices. This could fast become your new favourite lunch!
If you're looking for an extra-special steak dish, this chimichurri recipe delivers big on flavour without demanding hours in the kitchen. Tender and richly flavoured sirloin steaks are perfectly complemented by the herby chimichurri sauce and salty feta. Sprinkle over some juicy pomegranate seeds for a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home.
These Greek-inspired flatbreads are loaded with crispy halloumi and homemade tzatziki for a fresh and simple summer dinner. Top with pink pickled onions for zing and a drizzle of hot honey for a moreish sweet and spicy sauce.
These fun fajitas are made with delicious stir-fried juicy steak, peppers, and shallots. Simply stir-fry in a wok, then serve with warm tortilla wraps and cheddar, guacamole, sweetcorn, salsa and sour cream. What a treat!
Try this twist on a risotto for an easy but impressive dinner, made with just 6-ingredients. Risotto rice is baked with juicy tinned tomatoes and plenty of fragrant marinated lemon and herb prawns for a stress-free dinner.
Home-made pizzas are the best, especially when you get to add any toppings you want. This easy-to-follow dough recipe gives you two pizza bases which are wonderfully light and crispy. Then simply add your extra ingredients on top and bake for 15 minutes.
These fishcakes are spiced with chipotle paste and paprika for a fun Mexican twist. Serve alongside a zingy black bean and sweetcorn salsa for a flavour-packed dinner. Meal prep like a pro and make the fishcakes in advance to freeze and enjoy at a later date.