Whether you're looking for a quick supper idea or planning a romantic meal, we have plenty of dinner recipes for two to make any night in delicious. From indulgent dishes to lighter bites (and cool refreshment), these recipes provide two portions, meaning you won't cook more than you need.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, basa fillets are a great, budget-friendly option. This fresh and fragrant dinner for two is full of interesting flavours and textures, and provides 2 of your 5-a-day. It's on the table in 30 minutes, so perfect for those busy weeknights!
Lasagne, but not as you know it! This tasty alternative is made with succulent chicken thighs, cooked in oregano and chilli and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Layered with fresh pasta and creamy cheese sauce, this easy chicken lasagne recipe serves two and can be ready in under an hour. Tuck in!
Molten blue cheese elevates sirloin steaks to a luxurious meal for two while balsamic Brussel sprouts and horseradish mash are the ultimate accompaniments.
This flavour-packed mackerel salad makes the most of storecupboard ingredients and comes together in minutes. A tin of three bean salad adds variety, but use whatever beans or lentils you fancy, see tip below. This makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner for two.
These fresh and fragrant noodle bowls make a satisfying lunch but could work equally well as an evening meal. Brimming with sweet, spicy and aromatic flavours, yet thrown together in 10 minutes, they're the ultimate healthy fast food!
They're a throwback to 70s dinner parties, but what's not to love about the pineapple upside-down cake? Our fabulous mini versions are spiked with rum for a grown-up twist that we're sure any dinner date will love! You can omit the rum, if you prefer and even freeze puds for future cosy nights in.
We’ve given family favourite chicken Kiev a makeover, swapping the mash for fluffy focaccia to soak up that delicious garlicky butter. Tuck into this epic chicken sandwich for a special lunch or a cosy night in.
This speedy stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Chinese leaf adds a veggie crunch and be sure to fry the pork mince until it goes nice and crispy. Serve with your favourite chilli sauce, if you like!
Try something different for your weekend brunch with these cheesy broccoli fritters, topped with a perfect fried egg that's flavoured with anchovies. Don't knock it 'till you've tried it, the tinned fish adds a rich salty savouriness.
Bursting with Sicilian flavours - pine nuts, raisins and lemon - we've added tender purple sprouting broccoli for a veggie twist on this classic spaghetti dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect speedy midweek meal!
Having a Valentine's night in? Start the evening with this vibrant Valentine's gin cocktail, mixed with sweet raspberry and rose lemonade and a scattering of frozen fruit. This is an easy, elegant tipple for two for Valentine's Day or any cosy evening in.
Enjoy all the crispiness of a schnitzel but without the frying, thanks to your air-fryer! If you prefer, you can swap the pork for chicken breasts or roasted aubergine slices. Serve with a zingy slaw for freshness.
You might use your microwave for reheating all the time, but it's also brilliant for cooking from scratch. This risotto recipe takes flavour inspiration from the classic Italian Caprese salad – the mozzarella goes all lovely and gooey. Ready in half an hour, this is a deliciously easy dinner for two.
Dark soy sauce is fermented for longer than light soy sauce, resulting in a more complex condiment with caramel undertones. We used it in this lip-smacking stir-fry, featuring beef strips cooked in a rich garlic, chilli and dark soy sauce.
Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish compromising of meat, veg and egg. Here we've marinated chicken in an umami-rich marinade and finished the dish with a bold gochujang dressing that's drizzled over before serving. It's bursting with big flavours and sure to spice up your midweek meals!
Looking for comfort food ready in 30 minutes? This toad-in-the-hole is super easy and baked entirely in the air-fryer! Serve with your favourite green veg and plenty of gravy.
In this delicious dinner idea for two, we've taken the classic flavours of aloo gobi and reinvented them as a tasty traybake recipe
For a tasty vegan soup recipe that's sure to comfort, try a steaming bowl of this herby vegetable soup
The silky aubergine is paired with tasty orzo pasta to create a warm, hearty dish that is packed full of flavour and texture
Originating from Spain, prawns pil-pil is typically served as tapas. Our speedy version is ready in just 15 minutes and uses jarred chargrilled peppers to save you time. Serve with a dollop of aïoli and crusty bread to mop up that smoky paprika sauce.
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
A delicious spin on stuffed peppers, sweet red onions are loaded with hearty bulgur, nutty celeriac, fragrant kale and creamy Stilton in this delicious dinner for two
If you're having Christmas for two this year, swap out the turkey for these Christmas vegetable and Stilton pies. These festive pies make a perfect vegetarian Christmas main for a smaller Christmas, loaded with carrots, parsnips and melting cheese.
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
Enjoy a comforting dinnertime favourite, on your night in for two, with this scaled-down toad-in-the-hole recipe.
This air-fryer cod is ready in a flash but packs in the flavour. The cod is coated in a simple miso and sesame glaze for a rich umami hit. This recipe can be easily customised - try broccoli or peas or swap the cod for salmon or chicken.
Sweet meets savoury with this Italian-inspired appetizer you can enjoy for brunch, lunch or just about any time of day! Use Tesco Finest white sourdough and burrata to upgrade your bruschetta to the max.
Crispy tofu, spicy buffalo glaze and vibrant edamame – this sticky, satisfying, high-protein bowl is plant-powered and seriously delicious.
Get the party started with this festive, fruity cocktail inspired by the classic negroni. Bitter-sweet flavours of vermouth, Campari and gin are garnished with pomegranate juice and twists of orange. Cheers!
Swap the mulled wine and warm up this winter with this hot buttered cognac recipe. Infuse cognac with plenty of festive spices and serve warm for a cosy Christmas drink idea.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Sweet, earthy purple sprouting broccoli pairs brilliantly with bold flavours like those in this vibrant chilli-mango dressing and rich, meaty rump steak
Silky and comforting, this orzotto recipe is full of flavour with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and creamy burrata. A festive vegetarian pasta dish you’ll want on repeat!