Midweek meal recipes

Worked late? Need something not too challenging? Our choice of midweek meal recipes is what we like to cook on busy weekdays. They’re speedy, satisfying and easy to make. If you’re looking for weeknight dinner inspiration and bored of the same meals on rotation, you’re in the right place. Discover air fryer sausage stew, easy pasta dishes, speedy one-tray roasts and simple fishcakes. Whether you’re on the hunt for chicken dinners for weeknights, new ways with your jacket potatoes, or vegetarian recipes to please the whole family, we’ve got stacks of ideas for you. Our aim here is to offer up midweek meal recipes that won’t take hours to make or leave you with a tonne of dishes to wash up. And everyday dinners don’t need to be boring. Whether you’re a confident cook or a relative newbie, these weeknight dinner recipes have all been developed to fit into your busy routine, but still deliver big-time on flavour.

Dashing out the door or too exhausted to linger in the kitchen? Try dinner inspiration in 20 minutes. Trying to make healthy choices? You’ll love our healthy family dinners.

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Aniseed cod, potato and beetroot traybake

Fish traybake recipes

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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Clam and lemongrass fried rice

Rice recipes

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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Mushroom stroganoff ramen

Noodle recipes

Mushroom stroganoff ramen

It's a delicious mash-up of two beloved dishes: Japanese ramen and Russian stroganoff. The perfect vegan comfort food for chilly nights.

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Crispy chipotle chicken with cheesy polenta and jalapeño jam

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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Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms with rosemary potatoes

Ricotta cheese recipes

Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms with rosemary potatoes

Looking for a new vegetarian dinner idea? Try stuffed mushrooms filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, with rosemary potatoes on the side.

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Smoked sausage, mushroom and bean stew

Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts

Smoked sausage, mushroom and bean stew

Smoked sausage and earthy mushrooms give a depth of flavour that makes this stew taste like it’s been cooked for hours instead of minutes.

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Green cauliflower cheese gnocchi

Gnocchi recipes

Green cauliflower cheese gnocchi

Cauliflower cheese gets a boost of comforting gnocchi and a vibrant green makeover. The perfect midweek meal for chilly nights.

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Turkey mince smash burgers

Burger recipes

Turkey mince smash burgers

These turkey smash burgers are every bit as delicious as their beefy counterparts. Serve in sesame brioche buns with a side of fries.

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Pasta pomodoro

Tomato pasta recipes

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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Chicken alfredo

Creamy pasta recipes

Chicken alfredo

Creamy and rich with a hint of garlic and dried herbs, this easy chicken alfredo pasta is the ultimate in Italian-American comfort food.

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Sea bass with pistachios, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes

Sea bass recipes

Sea bass with pistachios, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes

Top sea bass fillets with a pistachio and sun-dried tomato crumb, and serve with discs of golden potatoes in this healthy dinner recipe.

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Bigoli in salsa (caramelised onion and anchovy pasta)

Budget pasta recipes

Bigoli in salsa (caramelised onion and anchovy pasta)

Bigoli in salsa is a classic Venetian dish: thick pasta strands with a rich sauce of caramelised onions and anchovies. Simple yet luxurious.

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Vietnamese rice paper pizzas with eggs, spinach and sardines

Healthy fish recipes

Vietnamese rice paper pizzas with eggs, spinach and sardines

Rice paper pizzas are a popular street food in Vietnam. Uyen Luu loads them with eggs, sardines and spinach and drizzles with garlic butter.

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Baked ricotta with cherry tomatoes, chilli and sesame

Ricotta cheese recipes

Baked ricotta with cherry tomatoes, chilli and sesame

Looking for an effortless summer supper recipe? Try this golden cloud of baked ricotta topped with a sweet-sharp chilli tomato dressing.

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Celeriac schnitzels with brown butter, tomato and caper sauce

Celeriac recipes

Celeriac schnitzels with brown butter, tomato and caper sauce

Classic schnitzel gets a vegetarian makeover. Roasted celeriac slices are drenched in seasoned buttermilk, breaded and fried until golden.

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Tamarind chickpea stuffed courgettes

Courgette recipes

Tamarind chickpea stuffed courgettes

Roasting these stuffed courgettes enhances their sweetness. Tamarind and lime add brightness to the creamy chickpeas in this easy dish.

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