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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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.
Easy Easter Recipes
Planning your Easter menu? Here are a few of my favourite recipes for the long weekend – from slow roasts to easy sides and Easter baking.
Slow Roast Lamb with Dauphinoise Potatoes
Orange and Brandy Roast Duck
Hidden Creme Egg Loaf Cake
Mini Egg Easter Scones
Creamy Leeks with Smoked Paprika
Chocolate Tiffin
Dinner Inspiration
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Quick and Easy Chicken and Quinoa Salad Recipe with Zingy Dressing
This chicken, avocado and quinoa salad with a coriander and garlic dressing is quick and easy to make and perfect for warm evenings.
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Bakes and Sweets | British Recipes | Christmas Recipes | Dinner Recipes | Festive Baking | Savoury Bakes and Pies | Vegetarian Mains
Christmas Puff Pastry Savoury Snowflake
A delicious tear and share Christmas puff pastry snowflake with pesto, halloumi and sweet peppers.
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Homemade Gnudi with Tomato and Black Olive Sauce
Homemade gnudi is easier than you think! This version is served with a delicious tomato, black olive, anchovy and basil sauce.
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Creamy Bread Sauce
A creamy bread sauce with bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves and black peppercorns – a perfect side dish for your next roast dinner.
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
Quick and Easy Salad Recipes
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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.
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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.
