Chicken
Chicken Piccata
Thin, golden chicken cutlets in a bright lemon, butter and caper pan sauce. A restaurant favourite that is ready in about 35 minutes at home.
35 minEasy
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Dinner recipes
From thirty-minute stir-fries to a slow-braised ragù, these dinner recipes cover busy weeknights and unhurried weekends alike. Each one lists honest prep and cooking times so you can plan ahead.
62 recipes
Pasta
Spaghetti Carbonara
The Roman classic: spaghetti in a silky sauce of eggs, pecorino, black pepper and crisp guanciale, with no cream. Ready in about 30 minutes.
30 minIntermediate
Dinner
Red Lentil Dal
Creamy red lentils simmered with turmeric and finished with a sizzling tadka of cumin, garlic, ginger and tomato. A comforting, budget-friendly dinner from the pantry.
40 minEasy
Lunch
Kimchi Fried Rice
Day-old rice stir-fried with tangy kimchi, gochujang and scallions, then topped with a fried egg. A 20-minute Korean favourite made from leftovers.
20 minEasy
Chicken
Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
A whole chicken rubbed with garlic-herb butter and roasted over lemon until the skin is golden and crisp. A simple, reliable Sunday centrepiece.
1 hr 45 minEasy
Beef
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced flank steak and crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Faster than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
30 minEasy
Chicken
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brothy, smoky tomato soup with tender shredded chicken, topped with crisp baked tortilla strips, cheese and plenty of fresh cilantro.
55 minEasy
Seafood
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Plump shrimp seared in a skillet with plenty of garlic, butter, lemon and parsley. Serve it with crusty bread, rice or pasta in under 20 minutes.
18 minEasy
Chicken
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Spiced chicken strips, peppers and onions roasted on one pan and piled into warm tortillas. A hands-off weeknight dinner with very little cleanup.
40 minEasy
Beef
Slow-Braised Beef Ragù with Pappardelle
Beef chuck braised for hours in red wine and tomatoes until it falls apart, then tossed with wide ribbons of pappardelle. A weekend project that is mostly hands-off.
4 hrIntermediate
Pasta
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
The classic Roman pantry pasta: spaghetti tossed with olive oil, gently toasted garlic, chilli flakes and parsley. Six ingredients, twenty minutes.
20 minEasy
Seafood
Lemon Herb Salmon with Roasted Potatoes
Crisp-edged baby potatoes and sweet onions roast first, then salmon fillets join the pan with lemon and fresh herbs. A complete dinner from a single dish.
50 minEasy
Dinner
Honey Mustard Glazed Baked Ham
A fully cooked spiral ham gently reheated under foil, then brushed with a honey, brown sugar and Dijon glaze and baked until sticky and caramelised. Serves a crowd.
2 hr 25 minEasy
Beef
Hungarian Beef Goulash
Hungarian beef goulash: chuck beef slowly simmered with plenty of sweet paprika, onions, caraway, peppers and potatoes into a rich, brothy stew. A warming one-pot dinner.
2 hr 55 minIntermediate
Beef
Grilled Beef Kebabs With Vegetables
Tender sirloin cubes marinated in garlic, lemon, soy and smoked paprika, threaded with peppers and onion and grilled until charred. A high-protein summer dinner.
1 hr 32 minEasy
Beef
Beef Rendang
Beef rendang: chuck slowly simmered in coconut milk with a paste of chillies, lemongrass, galangal and shallots until the sauce cooks down to a rich, dark coating.
3 hr 30 minIntermediate
Beef
Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice Bowl)
Bibimbap: warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savoury ground beef and a fried egg, then mixed with a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. A colourful Korean dinner.
1 hrIntermediate
Dinner
Crispy Black Bean Tacos
Corn tortillas filled with smoky smashed black beans and cheese, folded and pan-fried until crisp, then stuffed with cabbage, avocado and lime crema. Ready in 30 minutes.
30 minEasy
Seafood
Blackened Salmon
Salmon fillets coated in a smoky homemade blackening rub of paprika, garlic, thyme and cayenne, then seared in a hot cast-iron pan. A 15-minute, high-protein dinner.
15 minEasy
Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy, creamy Cajun chicken pasta with seared chicken, bell peppers and penne in a Parmesan cream sauce. A family-friendly, high-protein dinner ready in 30 minutes.
30 minEasy
Dinner
Crispy Pork Carnitas
Pork carnitas braised with orange, garlic, cumin and oregano until tender, then shredded and crisped in a hot pan. Perfect for tacos, burritos and bowls.
3 hr 20 minIntermediate
Dinner
Cheese Enchiladas With Homemade Red Sauce
Corn tortillas rolled around melty cheese and onion, smothered in a quick homemade red chile enchilada sauce and baked until bubbling. A vegetarian Tex-Mex favourite.
1 hrEasy
Chicken
Hearty Chicken Stew With Potatoes and Carrots
A thick, homestyle chicken stew with tender thighs, potatoes, carrots and celery simmered in a thyme and garlic gravy. One-pot comfort food that freezes well.
1 hr 10 minEasy
Chicken
Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken tetrazzini made from scratch: spaghetti, shredded chicken, mushrooms and peas in a creamy Parmesan sauce, baked under a crisp, buttery crumb topping.
1 hrEasy
Dinner
Easy Chickpea Curry
An easy chana masala-style chickpea curry simmered with onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and warm spices. A vegan, protein-rich pantry dinner ready in 35 minutes.
35 minEasy
Soups
Pork Chile Verde
Pork chile verde: tender chunks of pork shoulder braised in a tangy roasted tomatillo, poblano, jalapeño and cilantro sauce. A hearty stew for bowls, burritos and tacos.
2 hr 55 minIntermediate
Dinner
Crispy Baked Tofu With Sesame-Soy Glaze
Pressed, cornstarch-coated tofu baked until golden and crisp, then tossed in a sticky sesame-soy glaze. A high-protein vegan dinner with simple steps.
1 hrEasy
Dinner
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Crumb-coated eggplant slices baked until crisp, then layered with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan and baked until bubbling. A lighter vegetarian Italian classic.
1 hr 45 minIntermediate
Soups
Traditional Irish Stew
Traditional Irish stew with tender lamb shoulder, potatoes, carrots and onions slowly simmered in a light, herby broth. Simple, honest comfort food for a cold night.
2 hr 35 minEasy
Seafood
Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
A one-pot Creole jambalaya with smoky andouille, chicken thighs and shrimp simmered with the holy trinity, tomatoes and rice. A hearty Louisiana dinner for six.
1 hr 5 minIntermediate
Chicken
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch chicken casserole made from scratch: layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, tomatoes, green chiles and a creamy cheese sauce, baked until bubbly.
1 hr 25 minEasy
Dinner
Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
Garlic and rosemary marinated lamb loin chops, seared in a hot skillet until browned outside and pink inside. An elegant dinner that takes about 20 minutes.
50 minEasy
Seafood
Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia
Tender tilapia fillets pan-seared until golden and basted in a lemon, garlic and parsley butter sauce. A light, high-protein fish dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
15 minEasy
Dinner
Mapo Tofu
Mapo tofu: silky tofu simmered in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce with ground pork, doubanjiang, fermented black beans and Sichuan peppercorns. Ready in 25 minutes.
25 minIntermediate
Dinner
Homemade Margherita Pizza
Homemade Margherita pizza with an easy same-day dough, simple crushed tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil, baked on a very hot stone or steel for a crisp crust.
2 hr 45 minIntermediate
Dinner
Greek Moussaka
Classic Greek moussaka: roasted eggplant and potato layered with a cinnamon-spiced lamb and tomato sauce, topped with a thick, golden béchamel. A showstopping bake.
2 hr 45 minIntermediate
Dinner
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto made the classic way: arborio rice stirred with warm stock, white wine and deeply browned mushrooms, then finished with butter and Parmesan.
50 minIntermediate
Chicken
One-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice
Golden seared chicken thighs simmered on a bed of lemony garlic rice with broth, herbs and peas, all in one pot. An easy, family-friendly dinner with little washing up.
50 minEasy
Seafood
Shrimp Pad Thai
Homemade pad thai with rice noodles, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts and peanuts, tossed in a tangy tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar sauce. A takeout classic at home.
1 hr 2 minIntermediate
Dinner
Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Garlic Pan Sauce
Thick-cut pork chops seared golden, basted with garlic and thyme butter and cooked to a juicy 145°F, then served with a quick pan sauce made in the same skillet.
55 minEasy
Dinner
Oven Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer, peppers and onion marinated in spiced yogurt, then roasted under high heat until charred at the edges. A vegetarian paneer tikka made at home.
1 hr 5 minEasy
Dinner
Potato and Cheese Pierogi
Homemade pierogi with a tender sour cream dough and a potato, cheddar and onion filling, boiled and then pan-fried in butter with caramelised onions.
2 hr 10 minIntermediate
Dinner
Creamy Polenta With Garlic Mushrooms
Soft, creamy Parmesan polenta topped with garlicky browned mushrooms in a thyme and white wine sauce. A cosy vegetarian dinner that comes together in 45 minutes.
45 minEasy
Dinner
Oven Pulled Pork
Tender oven pulled pork made with a smoky brown sugar and paprika rub and a long, slow roast. No smoker needed; just pull, toss with sauce and pile onto buns.
6 hr 35 minEasy
Dinner
Sheet Pan Ratatouille
An easy roasted ratatouille: eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion and tomatoes roasted with garlic, olive oil and herbes de Provence until sweet and caramelised.
1 hrEasy
Dinner
Garlic and Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
A boneless leg of lamb studded with garlic and rubbed with rosemary, lemon and mustard, then roasted until rosy inside. A festive centrepiece for 8 people.
2 hr 10 minIntermediate
Dinner
Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Garlic and herb-rubbed pork tenderloin, seared in a hot skillet and finished in the oven until juicy at 145°F. A lean, high-protein dinner in about 35 minutes.
40 minEasy
Beef
Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Onion Gravy
Seasoned ground beef patties seared and simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy. Homestyle Salisbury steak ready in 40 minutes; serve with mashed potatoes.
40 minEasy
Dinner
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Browned Italian sausages with sweet peppers and onions simmered in a splash of tomato and white wine. Serve in rolls, over polenta or with pasta; ready in 40 minutes.
40 minEasy
Chicken
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Lemon, garlic and oregano chicken thighs roasted on one pan with crispy potatoes, red onion and peppers, then finished with feta and olives. An easy weeknight dinner.
55 minEasy
Dinner
Classic Shepherd's Pie With Lamb
Traditional shepherd's pie: savoury ground lamb and vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Freezer-friendly comfort food.
1 hr 35 minIntermediate
Seafood
Coconut Shrimp Curry
Plump shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut and tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, garam masala and turmeric. A fragrant, high-protein seafood curry ready in 30 minutes.
30 minEasy
Seafood
Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Juicy shrimp and sizzling peppers and onions seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend and lime, served in warm tortillas. A quick, colourful seafood dinner.
25 minEasy
Beef
Steak au Poivre
Steak au poivre: strip steaks crusted with cracked black pepper, seared in a hot pan and served with a rich cognac and cream peppercorn sauce. A bistro classic at home.
30 minIntermediate
Beef
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savoury beef, pork and rice filling, then baked in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce until meltingly soft. Old-fashioned comfort food.
2 hr 10 minIntermediate
Dinner
Turkey and Marinara Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini halves filled with Italian-seasoned ground turkey and marinara, topped with mozzarella and baked until bubbling. A healthy, high-protein, low-carb dinner.
50 minEasy
Beef
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
A Midwestern classic: seasoned ground beef and vegetables in a creamy homemade sauce, topped with cheddar and crispy tater tots and baked until golden. Kids love it.
1 hr 5 minEasy
Dinner
Thai Red Curry With Vegetables and Tofu
A fragrant Thai red curry with tofu, bell pepper, green beans and bamboo shoots simmered in creamy coconut milk with red curry paste and lime. Ready in 35 minutes.
35 minEasy
Dinner
Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie With Puff Pastry
A creamy vegetarian pot pie with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, peas and leeks in a herby sauce, topped with golden puff pastry. Cosy comfort food for six.
1 hr 25 minIntermediate
Dinner
Vegetable Stir-Fry With Garlic Sauce
Crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a glossy garlic, ginger and soy stir-fry sauce with toasted cashews. A fast vegan dinner ready in 25 minutes; serve over rice.
25 minEasy
Soups
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
A thick, smoky vegetarian chili with three kinds of beans, sweet potato, peppers, tomatoes and chipotle. A vegan, high-fibre dinner that freezes beautifully.
1 hrEasy
Dinner
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With Rice and Beans
Bell peppers stuffed with a cumin-spiced filling of rice, black beans, corn and salsa, topped with melted cheese and baked until tender. A colourful meatless dinner.
1 hrEasy