Dinner ideas for two
Never mind Valentines Day, if you need dinner ideas for two every single day of the week, you’re in the right place for inspiration.
All these recipe ideas serve two people, from beef enchiladas to courgetti with avocado pesto.
Browse 100+ dinner recipes. Not got time on your side? Have a browse through our easy 30 minute dinner recipes collection.
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Filling salads
Thai fried egg salad (Yum-kai-do)
Yum-kai-do is an iconic Thai egg salad. In this recipe, the crispy fried egg is complemented by a zingy lime, honey and chilli dressing.
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Duck
Duck, egg and shoestring fries with rhubarb ketchup
Duck with egg, shoestring fries and rhubarb ketchup is a modern spin on ham, egg and chips. Quick, yet perfect for a romantic dinner.
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Spaghetti
Crispy pork schnitzels with spaghetti alla vodka
Crispy pork schnitzel proudly top an all-time favourite pasta dish – spaghetti alla vodka. This easy recipe is a double whammy of flavour.
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Celeriac
Celeriac, miso and tahini noodle soup
The earthy sweetness of celeriac is a match made in heaven with this filling noodle soup. The rich tahini-miso broth is packed with flavour.
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Korean recipes
Aubergine sotbap (Korean pot rice)
Sotbap is a traditional Korean rice dish cooked in a clay pot. Try this richly-flavoured aubergine and pork sotbap with spicy plum sauce.
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Recipes with kimchi
Korean kimchi pancake (Kimchijeon)
Kimchijeon is a delicious Korean pancake. Chef Dana Choi shares her recipe for this much-loved dish, loaded with kimchi and pork belly.
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Easy vegan
Calum Harris’ kinda-carbonara vegan noodles
Vegan noodles inspired by carbonara? Yes, please. This filling vegan dinner from Calum Harris packed with protein, fibre and flavour.
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Carbonaras
Pigs in blankets carbonara
Carbonara gets a Christmas makeover by adding pigs in blankets. What’s not to like about this fun festive dinner recipe?
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Beetroot
Beetroot, miso and tuna potato salad
This vibrant beetroot and potato salad is super tasty, super quick and one of our go-to lunches. It’s also a fantastic side dish for a crowd.
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Chicken salads
Chicken, lentil and ricotta wedge salad
This warm salad combines tender chicken, little gem wedges and lentils with crispy sage and a moreish dressing made with the pan juices.
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Fish traybakes
Aniseed cod, potato and beetroot traybake
This easy cod, potato and beetroot traybake is a celebration of all things aniseed. A simple DIY spice blend is used on the fish and tomatoes.
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Rice
Clam and lemongrass fried rice
This fragrant fried rice is ready in 20 mins. Lemongrass, chilli and garlic pack a flavour punch, while clams make a simple meal feel special.
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Chicken breast
Best-of-the-best chicken kyiv
Our best chicken kyiv sees amped-up garlic butter surrounded by tender chicken and encased in super-crunchy breadcrumbs.
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Spicy recipes
Crispy chipotle chicken with cheesy polenta and jalapeño jam
Crispy chipotle chicken sits atop a rich bed of sumptuous cheesy polenta flecked with fresh coriander. Top with the speedy jalapeño jam.
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Tomato pastas
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
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Italian pastas
Classic pasta puttanesca
One of the most famous classic pasta dishes of all time, pasta puttanesca includes anchovies, garlic, capers, olives and tomatoes.
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