Our top 60 easy dinners for two are perfect when you need something simple to cook after a hard day. All these dishes are easy to cook and are perfect for beginners or new cooks. All our easy dinners come with mains and sides in the same recipe. If you love to plan, check out our easy weekly meal plans in our quick and easy meal plans section, or just pick something delicious and easy for dinner tonight
Quick and easy chicken pan fry, stir fry and goujons are perfect for quick dinners. Marinated and roasted chicken is so simple to cook and make a deliciously tasty dinner idea
Chicken goujons seasoned with a Vietnamese marinade and cooked in a crispy batter, served with a salad of rice noodles, peppers, red cabbage, carrots, spring onions and salty cashews.
A hot black pepper chicken stir fry, strips of chicken flavoured with five spice and stir fried with veggies & nuts in a hot black pepper sauce and taste great with salads and in pita breads
Chicken thighs coated in an Korean marinade and roasted in the oven, serve with a mixed vegetable and brown rice salad dressed in a sesame and orange salad
Chicken thighs cooked in a shawarma sauce, shredded, and served in a warm pita bread with olives and a lemon creme fraiche sauce
Chicken thighs coated in a lemon and hot pepper harissa roasted in the oven and served with a rice, red onion, pistachio, olive and cherry tomato pilaf and creamy yoghurt.
Slices of Chicken breast and vegetables stir fried with chilli and garlic, finished in a Chinese black bean sauce and served with noodles
Spicy chicken strips coated in southern fried spices and oven baked, served with a red cabbage and fruit coleslaw with a smoky hot pepper mayo.
Chicken thighs marinated with ginger and garlic, slow cooked in teriyaki sauce, and served on a bed of ginger and chive rice
Griddle lemon and oregano chicken on a bed of watercress, with a pepper and feta rice salad, and a dollop of tzatziki
Crispy chicken goujons in a warm tortilla wrap with roast tomatoes, lettuce and sliced avocado, topped with creamy garlic mayo
Slices of chicken marinated in a Thai green sauce, coated in breadcrumbs and coconut, served with a Thai salad and a Thai green dressing
Steak is ideal for quick and easy dinners and fast cooks use for pan fry like stroganoff, Chinese stir fry and wraps like fajitas.
Crispy strips of steak coated in batter, stir fried in a chilli, garlic, ginger soy sauce, and tomato sauce, served with noodles dressed in lime, chilli, sesame, and soy sauce
Strips of steak and sliced mushrooms cooked in a creamy stroganoff sauce, sprinkled with parsley and served on a bed of white rice
Char grilled steak marinated with fajita spices and garlic, encased in a wrap with griddled red peppers and onions topped with a tomato and chilli salsa. Serve with a green avocado salad
Griddled steak served on a bed of lettuce and herbs with a Thai chilli dressing and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
Pork fillet and pork chops are the quickest cooks for pork, but many cured meats that are made with pork are great quick cook ingredients such as bacon and continental cured meats like chorizo and salami
A simple pork stir fry, strips of pork fillet stir fried with spring onions and peanuts in a chilli and hoisin stir fry sauce served with jasmine rice
Slices of pork fillet cooked in a mustard, garlic, and maple syrup with sliced apples, served on a bed of white rice with fried onions.
A simple but classic pea and asparagus risotto topped with oven baked parma ham
A hash of smoky bacon, potatoes, leek, white cabbage, halloumi, and cherry tomato served with a simple green salad
Bacon and pasta ribbons coated in a creamy egg, parmesan cheese and cream sauce served with crispy spinach balls
Crispy squares of smoked bacon, peas and pasta coated in a creamy brie sauce and sprinkled with basil and parmesan
Gammon, chopped leeks and spring onions mixed with al dente pasta and coated in a garlic, thyme, and parmesan cream
A mouth-watering Italian parmesan and red wine risotto, with mushrooms and pancetta, serve sprinkled with parmesan shavings.
Spicy chorizo, potatoes, red onions, and chickpeas on a bed of spinach, coated in a tomato dressing and topped with a poached egg
A tasty homemade tomato free pizza with a Spanish topping of chorizo, Manchego cheese and mozzarella flavoured with oregano and served with a cress and almond salad
A traditional Spanish omelette with slices of potato, chorizo, and red peppers encased in an egg and Manchego omelette flavoured with paprika, garlic, and parsley
A Spanish savoury bread pudding with chorizo slices, grated Manchego, roasted red peppers and smoky paprika.
Pan fried oregano lamb glazed with honey, with a feta, pea, and mint salad with an artichoke and lemon dressing serve with a crispy garlic pita
Duck breasts is simple to cook once you get the hang of it and makes delicious salads and tasty stir fry.
Pan fried duck on a bed of green salad dressed in a pomegranate molasses, ginger and orange dressing, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds
Strips of crispy duck breast coated in a Chinese orange, ginger, and honey sauce, stir fried with asparagus, broccoli, pak choi and spring onions
Crisp pan-fried duck breast with Chinese 5 spice & hoisin sauce served with a watercress, water melon and cashew nuts salad
Vegetables are often quick to cook and vegetable-based meals often help your budget too. Beans and lentils as they are now readily available in tins make these a good source of ingredients for fast dinners when you are busy Creating meat free quick meals also helps save the planet as well as your time!
Vegetables and legumes like beans and lentils are so versatile and can really add to your repertoire of dishes and are very budget friendly. There are a whole host of dishes you can cook, veggie burgers, oven bakes, wraps, stir fry and more
Sliced mushrooms and red peppers in a creamy stroganoff sauce served with white rice and a sprinkle with parsley
A delicious vegetarian cashew nut and vegetable stir fry with cucumber, carrots, red peppers and spring onions, in a black bean sauce, served on a bed of noodles
Cauliflower florets coated in a southern spices and oven baked, served a deliciously fruity coleslaw and a hot pepper mayo dip
Individual spinach and feta turnovers flavoured, nutmeg and oregano served with a traditional Greek salad with a lemon and mint dressing
A traditional vegetarian tortilla with slices of potato, onions and peppers encased in an egg and Manchego omelette flavoured with paprika, garlic, and parsley serve with a green salad and cherry tomatoes
Grilled aubergines on a bed of watercress with a salad of rice, feta and red peppers, flavoured with chilli, lemon, and parsley served with tzatziki
Grilled mushroom, courgettes, red onions, and bell peppers flavoured with fajita spiced, encased in a wrap with a tomato, coriander and chilli salsa, served with a lettuce and avocado salad and a chipotle mayo
Lightly battered chilli mushrooms, stir fried in a chilli, garlic, ginger, soy and tomato sauce, served with chilli and lime noodles
A delicious burrito packed with crushed red kidney beans in a spicy tomato and cumin sauce, lime flavoured avocado slices, sour cream, and grated cheese
Spicy chickpea burgers made with carrots, chickpeas, and red onion, flavoured with smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. Serve in a bread bun with sweet potato chips
Crispy butter bean cakes made with smashed butter beans, onions, grated carrots, and parsnips lightly fried and served with a green salad and tomato dressing
Black beans, peppers, red onions, and mozzarella wrapped in a tortilla and griddled till golden brown, serve with a Mexican salad
A delicious warm salad with lentils, roasted butternut squash, beetroot, and crumbled feta, serve with a fresh herb dressing
Simple homemade veggie lentil burgers, flavoured with mushrooms, garlic and herbs served in a crusty roll with courgette parmesan chips
A crispy pizza with a cherry tomato sauce, flavoured with chilli and herbs, topped with pecorino, mozzarella and black olives served with a green salad
A delicious veggie shawarma with cauliflower florets marinated in middle eastern spices packed into a pita with crisp salad and yogurt sauce.
baked courgette fritters, in a tortilla wrap, with lettuce, roast tomatoes and sliced avocado topped with parmesan and garlic mayo
Cauliflower and potato in a spicy tomato curry sauce, serve with rice and cucumber raita
A courgette and tomato puff pastry tart with caramelised onions and blue cheese. serve with a simple green salad with tomatoes.
A crisp onion fennel and gruyere puff pastry tart, with a layer of pesto topped with red onions, caramelised roasted fennel, thyme, and gruyere cheese, served with a mustard dressed green salad
A crisp puff pastry tart with fresh asparagus, lightly cooked new potatoes and goats cheese slices flavoured with chopped rosemary, and served with a green salad
A crisp filo tart base with slices of emmental cheese. Topped with sliced tomato,mustard, and dollops of pesto. served with a cress salad and a sour cream and herb dressing
A Greek pasta salad of tomato, olives and feta cheese mixed with warm pasta and broad beans coated in a rosemary and garlic dressing. Serve this veggie pasta with garlic bread
Freshly cooked spaghetti with a blended tomato and red pepper sauce, flavoured with basil, mint and garlic, sprinkled with grated parmesan, and served with crispy garlic bread
Pasta in a rich creamy bacon, tomato and camembert sauce flavoured with garlic, basil and chilli flakes. Serve with garlic bread or a crusty roll
Penne pasta with crispy bacon and peas, coated in a creamy parmesan sauce, topped with chopped parsley and served with garlic bread.
A creamy risotto flavoured with celery, onions, garlic, and parmesan, mixed with caramelised sliced mushroom and fresh spinach, topped with a walnut and cheese crumb
An Italian red wine risotto, flavoured with mushrooms and parmesan or pecorino, served with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
A rich traditional risotto flavoured with thyme and garlic and topped with creamy mascarpone and a toasted almond crumb
Soups are simple to cook taste delicious and are perfect for a light evening meal, when you get home late. Soups also freeze well so you can easily have a homemade soup in the freezer for a quick and simple dinner idea
A spicy carrots, tomato and fresh coriander soup seasoned with fennel, chilli, cumin, turmeric and coriander served with crusty bread
A creamy butter bean soup made with butter beans, celeriac and onions blend into a delicious soup flavoured with, crushed caraway, parsley and parmesan
Fennel, courgettes, onions, and potatoes, blended to a smooth soup and flavoured with garlic, rocket and parmesan
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