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From published author Harriet Young (that’s me!) comes my handpicked collection of tried-and-tested digital cookbooks. Featuring my signature 28-day vegetarian meal plan (complete with shopping lists), inspiring breakfast recipes, and 15-minute dinners, these guides bring the same reliable, delicious recipes you love from my blog straight to your kitchen.

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  • tasty black bean quesadillas top view with avocado and mint dip
    15 Minutes or Less | Mexican | Recipes | Vegetarian Mains

    Black Bean Quesadillas with Minty Avocado Dip

    Easy black bean quesadillas ready in 15 minutes. Filled with red pepper, cheese and spices, served with a minty avocado dip. Perfect for vegetarian family dinners.

  • Slow-roasted Chinese-style pork with lo mein noodles
    Chinese | Pork | Recipes

    Slow Cooked Chinese Style Pork Loin with Lo Mein

    Tender slow-cooked Chinese pork loin in soy, honey and oyster sauce, served with quick vegetable Lo Mein noodles. An easy dinner you‘ll love.

  • Homemade Creamy White Bean Hummus
    15 Minutes or Less | Mediterranean | Recipes | Sides | Vegetarian and Plant Based

    Homemade Creamy White Bean Hummus

    A quick, easy white bean hummus made with tahini, garlic and olive oil. Perfect with flatbreads, salads or grilled meats.

  • Steak and Green Bean Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing
    15 Minutes or Less | Beef | British Recipes | Dinner Salads | Recipes | Soups & Salads

    Steak and Green Bean Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing

    Juicy steak and buttery green beans with a creamy mustard dressing. This easy steak salad is ready in just 7 minutes — perfect for date night.

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cook book author and blogger Harriet Young

Meet Harriet

Hi! I’m Harriet, a published author, recipe developer, and lifelong food enthusiast who’s been sharing tried-and-tested recipes here on What To Have For Dinner Tonight for over a decade. As a working mum who understands the daily dinner dilemma, I create simple, flavourful meals that fit into busy lives. From quick family favourites to weekend baking projects with my toddler, every recipe is tested in my kitchen and approved by my family (including two cats who supervise!). My mission? To help you enjoy home-cooked meals without the stress.

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  • tasty black bean quesadillas top view with avocado and mint dip

    Black Bean Quesadillas with Minty Avocado Dip

  • Homemade Creamy White Bean Hummus

    Homemade Creamy White Bean Hummus

  • Steak and Green Bean Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing

    Steak and Green Bean Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing

  • Homemade watercress soup

    Watercress Soup – 6 Ingredient Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

  • Smoky halloumi fajitas With avocado

    Smoky Halloumi Fajitas – Easy Vegetarian Dinner in 15 Minutes

  • Tomato, Red Pepper and Coriander Soup with Nachos

    Tomato, Red Pepper and Coriander Soup with Nachos

  • Quick and Easy Tagliatelle

    Quick and Easy Tagliatelle

  • Vegetarian Satay Udon Noodles

    Vegetarian Satay Udon Noodles

  • Top view of creamy pancetta broccoli and dolcelatte pasta in a white bowl on a wooden table

    Pancetta, Broccoli and Dolcelatte Pasta

  • Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

    Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

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Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

Salad Recipes
  • Quinoa and Lentil Salad
    Lentils | Lunch Salads | Under 500 Calorie Meals | Vegetarian Mains

    Quinoa and Lentil Salad

    This incredible quinoa and lentil salad with cucumber, feta, tarragon and orange makes the perfect lunch or side dish.

  • Top view of a homemade salad made from carrot, beetroot, watercress, lentils and honey dressing
    Lentils | Lunch Salads | Meal Prep Friendly | Recipes | Soups & Salads | Vegan Mains | Vegetarian Mains

    Roasted Carrot and Beetroot Salad

    Packed full of good things, this filling carrot, watercress and beetroot salad with lentils and a honey lemon dressing makes a perfect vegetarian dinner.

  • Halloumi Salad Bowl with Satay Dressing
    Lunch Salads | Recipes | Soups & Salads | Vegetarian Mains

    Halloumi Salad Bowl with Satay Dressing

    This halloumi salad bowl recipe with satay style dressing is ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect for a vegetarian dinner.

  • Vegan quinoa salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, lemon juice, and mint – fresh and easy homemade side dish or light main.
    Lunch Salads | Meal Prep Friendly | Mediterranean | Recipes | Sides | Soups & Salads | Vegan Mains | Vegetarian Mains

    Quick and Easy Quinoa, Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad

    An easy, fresh quinoa, tomato, cucumber and black olive salad. Delicious as a side for a barbecue or as a light vegan main course.


Under 500 Calories Meals

Under 500 Calorie Recipes
  • Quinoa and Lentil Salad
    Lentils | Lunch Salads | Under 500 Calorie Meals | Vegetarian Mains

    Quinoa and Lentil Salad

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  • Easy Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe
    British Recipes | Light Soups | Recipes | Soups & Salads | Under 500 Calorie Meals | Vegetarian Mains

    Easy Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe

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  • Tomato, Red Pepper and Coriander Soup with Nachos
    15 Minutes or Less | Light Soups | Mexican | Recipes | Soups & Salads | Under 500 Calorie Meals | Vegetarian Mains

    Tomato, Red Pepper and Coriander Soup with Nachos

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  • Cheese and Chorizo Omelette
    15 Minutes or Less | Breakfast | Meat-Based Mains | One Pot or One Pan | Recipes | Under 500 Calorie Meals

    Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

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