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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!

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Chicken katsu curry hero shot from above on a bed of rice and peas in a white bowl

Dinner Recipes

One pot sausage pepper pea pasta recipe

One Pot Dinners

Chicken Dinners

quinoa feta and roasted red pepper salad in a blue bowl

Dinner Salads

Beef stew with parsley dumplings View of dumplings

Beef Dinners

Whole mushroom and goats cheese frittata on a white plate

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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.

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Salmon rice bowl topped with eggs, broccoli and cabbage
Penne pastitsio Greek pasta bake

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

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Dinner Inspiration

  • Asparagus and Bacon on Sourdough
    15 Minute Meals | Breakfast Recipes | Dinner Recipes

    Asparagus and Bacon on Sourdough

    Indulge in a five-star breakfast with a simple yet luxurious asparagus and bacon on sourdough. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  • whole baked ham cooked in ginger beer on a white plate
    British Recipes | Christmas Recipes | Dinner Recipes | Easter Recipes | Pork Recipes

    Ginger Beer Baked Ham with Marmalade and Hot Honey Glaze

    Ginger beer baked ham with a sticky marmalade and hot honey glaze. An easy gammon joint recipe perfect for Christmas, Easter or any special dinner.

  • Garlic Prawn Linguine
    15 Minute Meals | Dinner Recipes | Fish and Seafood Recipes | Italian | Pasta & Gnocchi Recipes

    Garlic Prawn Linguine

    Indulge in this divine Garlic Prawn Linguine, a dish exploding with garlicky goodness. This quick, 15-minute recipe brings the flavors of an Italian eatery to your home. Savour the succulent prawns, enhanced with extra garlic and a touch of white wine. Treat yourself to this pure indulgence, and be prepared for a mouthwatering experience!

  • Braised pork belly Sliced on a wooden board
    Chinese | Dinner Recipes | Japanese | Pork Recipes

    Braised Pork Belly Recipe

    A fusion braised pork belly with five spice and teriyaki sauce, cooked low and slow. Easy to make and delicious to eat!

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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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Top 15 Minute Meals

15 Minute Meals Favorites
  • a close up of one pot Mac and cheese on a serving spoon

    Easy One Pot Mac and Cheese (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

  • 15 Minute Honey Soy Chicken with Broccoli and Edamame

    15 Minute Honey Soy Chicken with Broccoli and Edamame

  • Beef Penang curry served in a traditional bowl

    Easy 15 Minute Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights

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

    Black Bean Quesadillas with Minty Avocado Dip

  • overhead view of white bean hummus in a bowl topped with olive oil

    Homemade Creamy White Bean Hummus

  • 15 minute steak and green bean salad in a white bowl

    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

  • tagliatelle with feta parsley and peas

    Quick and Easy Tagliatelle

Best One Pot and One Pan Dinners

One Pot Recipes
  • Baked halloumi rice with courgette tomatoes and butternut squash

    Halloumi Rice (Easy Biryani-Style One-Pan Dinner)

  • overhead view of hoisin duck gnocchi

    Easy Leftover Roast Duck Gnocchi Recipe

  • a close up of one pot Mac and cheese on a serving spoon

    Easy One Pot Mac and Cheese (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

  • One pot halloumi orzo with broccoli and pesto in a pan

    One Pot Halloumi Orzo with Broccoli and Pesto


Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

Salad Recipes
  • Warm roasted chickpea salad With dressing in a white bowl on a wooden table
    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.

  • 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
    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.

  • Halloumi Salad Bowl with Satay Dressing
    Dinner Recipes | Lunch Salads | 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.


Easy Vegetarian Weeknight Meals

Vegetarian Recipes
  • Baked halloumi rice with courgette tomatoes and butternut squash
    Dinner Recipes | One Pot or One Pan Recipes | Vegetarian Mains

    Halloumi Rice (Easy Biryani-Style One-Pan Dinner)

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  • overhead view of mediterranean vegetable tortelloni pasta bake
    Baked Pasta Dishes | Dinner Recipes | Italian | Pasta & Gnocchi Recipes | Vegetarian Mains

    Mediterranean Vegetable Tortelloni Pasta Bake

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  • Mediterranean baked eggs Top view
    Dinner Recipes | Mediterranean | Vegetarian Mains

    Mediterranean Baked Eggs with Feta, Peppers and Olives

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  • Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Lentil Stew (Easy Vegan Dinner)
    Dinner Recipes | Lentils | Meal Prep Friendly | Vegan Mains | Vegetarian Mains

    Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Lentil Stew (Easy Vegan Dinner)

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