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 mouthwatering dinner ideas or browse more easy family dinners for inspiration.
Avocado and spinach make a great purée for babies, full of green goodness yet deliciously creamy. This baby food recipe is suitable for weaning from around 6 months* and you can purée all the avocado or cut one into wedges to serve as finger food. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray for nutritious baby food whenever you need it.
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
This veg-packed tagine recipe is lightly spiced and suitable for weaning your baby from 10+ months stage*. It can be blitzed with a blender if needed for a finer texture, or just lightly mashed with a fork to suit your little one. It's perfect for batch-cooking and can be frozen – see our tip below.
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Cauliflower purée is a brilliant, nutritious baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months* and you can reserve some florets to serve as finger food, if you want. Just grab a cauliflower head and in 10 minutes you'll have a lovely creamy purée. You can freeze portions too.
Puréed broccoli is an excellent, nutrient-rich baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months*. You can purée the whole broccoli head or save some florets to steam and serve as finger food. You only need one ingredient and 10 minutes and you have a great dish for little ones and you can freeze leftovers too!
Fritters are a great way of introducing your baby to different vegetables and textures. These are suitable from 10+ months weaning stage* and make a great lunch or dinner. The fritters freeze well too, so are good for batch-cooking!
This classic chicken pie is cooked with leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce then topped with fluffy mashed potato. It's perfect for babies and adults alike. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, it can also be frozen!
This fish stew is easy to pull together and can be jazzed up for the whole family to enjoy. It's a great baby weaning recipe, suitable for little ones from 12+ months*, and it can be frozen too!
We've pepped up a classic fish pie with salty capers, zingy lemon and fragrant dill, served with an earthy celeriac mash. It's the perfect comforting and luxurious dish to enjoy with friends on a chilly evening, or freeze portions for easy midweek meals.
This one-pan lasagne recipe is simplicity itself to make – cook the sausage ragu on the hob then transfer the casserole dish to the oven to cook the pasta and creamy sauce.
If mac ‘n’ cheese is in your top 3 comfort foods of all time then you need to try this recipe. It's got a simple chorizo twist that elevates it to new heights and really is pasta bake heaven.
Make this easy soup that’s brimming with good-for-you garlic, ginger, chilli and veggies. Perfect for keeping in the freezer for when hunger (or lurgy) hits! The crispy topping isn't essential but does make it extra tasty.
Liven up your BBQ with this smokin' hot broccoli recipe. With carrots, cabbage and lime, this summery side is packed full of flavour.
Traybakes are an easy way to make a tasty dinner with less stress. These veggie sausages are coated in a sticky honey-mustard glaze and baked with sweet apples and frozen butternut squash for a speedy shortcut.
Packed with a warmly spiced vegan mince filling, this stuffed aubergine recipe from Noda Marvani is a hearty family meal that's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
Short on time? This harissa spaghetti recipe couldn't be simpler. Make a silky sauce with just 2 ingredients - don't forget to save a little pasta water to thicken the sauce. Serve alongside a leafy green salad for some freshness and plenty of Parmesan.
Try something new with your Christmas leftovers this year. These simple sliders can be loaded with whatever you've got in the fridge: turkey, ham stuffing, cheese — you name it! Serve with a pot of gravy for dipping, if you like.
In this fish pie, the creaminess is turned up a notch with the addition of garlic and herb soft cheese. The soft cheese adds a silkiness to the sauce, as well as a lovely herby flavour. Topped with chive mash, this dish sure to become a new favourite.
Chicken Marbella is a retro dinner party classic. Our speedy version is topped with a sweet and savoury prune and caper sauce, served with parsley new potatoes. It's perfect for when you're looking to impress but don't want to spend hours cooking.
This biryani recipe is brimming with loads of mushrooms and fragrant spices. It's topped with crispy cumin chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and homemade raita, and makes a lovely Friday night fakeaway.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with mozzarella and Parmesan to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's veggie baked noodles are a great healthy dinner idea. They're packed with 2 of your 5-a-day and tofu for extra protein. Bung all the ingredients into a tray with a dash of coconut milk, then let the oven do all the work. Simple, healthy and full of feel good ingredients.
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
Recreate a healthy version of your favourite takeaway! These easy chicken kebabs are full of feel good ingredients. Make your own flatbreads using just 3 ingredients and load with colourful veggies and tender chicken.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Skip the takeaway and rustle up this healthy pork stir-fry. It's tossed with a tangy homemade plum sauce and plenty of veg, all of which counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day. And it takes just 25 mins to come together, winner dinner!
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
Juicy chicken breasts are marinaded in a store cupboard-friendly satay sauce and cooked in the air-fryer until golden. Served alongside a crunchy slaw and hearty brown rice, a deliciously healthy dinner.