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!
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.
Connect with me
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.
Dinner Inspiration
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Bottom-of-the-Fridge Soup with Leftover Vegetables
Utilise leftover vegetables to concoct a delightful Bottom of the Fridge Soup. Adaptable and easy, it’s a perfect solution for neglected fridge items.
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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.
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Sticky BBQ Ribs with Cauliflower Mash
On a lazy Sunday, indulge in delicious sticky ribs and creamy cauliflower mash. The key is taking your time – marinate the pork ribs for 3-4 hours and cook slowly for maximum tenderness and flavor. For a twist, opt for cauliflower mash as a low-carb side. This satisfying meal is perfect for a laid-back weekend with friends or family.
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15 Minute Meals | Dinner Recipes | Gnocchi | Hearty Soups | Meat-Based Mains | Mediterranean | Soups & Salads
Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi With Peas
This creamy chorizo gnocchi with peas and chives is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Get the Cook Books
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.
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.
