Welcome to What To Have For Dinner Tonight – a collection of easy weeknight dinners designed for busy evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen!
Here you’ll find quick recipes, comforting family dinners, one-pot meals and simple dishes packed with flavour and vegetables. Whether you need a 15-minute meal, a creamy pasta dish or a healthy midweek dinner idea, these recipes are designed to make everyday cooking easier. If you’ve found yourself wondering what to have for dinner tonight, you’re in the right place!
start here: easy weeknight dinners
If you’re wondering what to cook tonight, you’re in the right place! My Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes hub brings together over 70 delicious dinner ideas, from comforting pasta dishes and one-pan meals to simple chicken recipes and quick midweek favourites.
Whether you’re cooking for family, friends or just yourself, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for easy, satisfying dinners.
Cosy Weeknight Comfort Food
When you need something warming and properly satisfying, these comfort food recipes always deliver. Perfect for chilly evenings or when only something cosy will do!
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Anglesey Eggs
15 Minute Mac and Cheese
Chorizo and Halloumi Pasta
Dinner Inspiration
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Leftover Lentils
This recipe for leftover lentils is versatile and nutritious, perfect for accompanying meat or fish, or as a cold, standalone lunch. The dish can be used in various recipes and stays fresh in the fridge for a few days or can be frozen. The simple preparation takes about 30 minutes and yields approximately 6 servings.
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Breakfast for Dinner: Easy and Delicious Ideas for Any Night of the Week
Turn breakfast into dinner with these easy recipes! Omelettes, baked eggs, bagels, pancakes and more simple meals perfect for busy weeknights.
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Roast Duck with Chips and Hoisin Sauce
Roast duck with chips, hoisin sauce and cucumber makes a delicious and special meal! Perfect for weekends or dinner parties.
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Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein
A seriously simple vegetable chow mein recipe, ready in just 10 minutes. Vegetarian, delicious and perfect for a fakeaway!
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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Connect with me for daily recipe inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses of what’s cooking in my kitchen! You’ll find quick tips, meal ideas, and the occasional cat photo too.
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Top 15 Minute Meals
Quick and Easy Salad Recipes
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5 Minute Creamy Cucumber Salad
A quick and refreshing cucumber salad made with fresh dill. Perfect alongside barbecues, roasted meats or simple weeknight dinners.
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Dinner Recipes | Dinner Salads | Lunch Salads | Mediterranean | Soups & Salads | Under 500 Calorie Meals | Vegetarian Mains
Warm Roasted Chickpea Salad With Pesto Yoghurt Dressing
This warm roasted chickpea salad with carrots, peppers and rocket is served with a pesto and yoghurt dressing.
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Quinoa and Lentil Salad
This incredible quinoa and lentil salad with cucumber, feta, tarragon and orange makes the perfect lunch or side dish.
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Dinner Recipes | Lentils | Lunch Salads | Meal Prep Friendly | 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.
