30 easy dinner ideas for two

Flavour prawns with harissa, dill, garlic and lemon, then serve swirled through orzo pasta for a speedy but sophisticated midweek dinner

This spicy tomato pasta dish calls for only the simplest of ingredients. Ready in 25 minutes, it's the perfect meat-free midweek dinner

Sausage and kale are a great match in this creamy, warming bowl of comfort

Serve this indulgent classic with a big green salad and plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that rich, creamy sauce

Roast guinea fowl sits in a rich and creamy chicken stock sauce with shallots and lardons. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens for an alternative Sunday roast

Make meatballs a healthy midweek dinner by pairing them with chickpeas, beetroot and toasted pittas to serve. This recipe is low in calories and salt, but high in protein

Spaghetti carbonara is traditionally made with guanciale (cured pork jowl), but smoked pancetta works well, too. Prep all your ingredients first, as it comes together quickly

A vibrant dish of different colours and textures, this wholesome taco bowl is a riot of homemade salsa, spiced beef, herby rice, corn tortilla chips and plenty of cheese

Transform chicken breasts into a crisp and golden schnitzel burgers, made satisfyingly sloppy with a homemade buttermilk, green apple and fennel bulb slaw

A lean and versatile meat with a slight gamey taste, these tender venison steaks pair wonderfully with the rich, creamy mushroom peppercorn sauce

Eat this warm, or cool and pack into lunch boxes as a delicious pasta salad. We like ours sprinkled with extra dill

All the decadence and comfort of a full roast but without the trays, prep and washing-up. Plus you can use any left-over chicken in a quick caesar salad

Work wonders with a pack of pork mince. All you need is 20 minutes and a hot wok to create this speedy midweek dinner, made green with piles of pak choi

Using goat’s cheese to create the creamy sauce brings a lovely tang to this pasta dish

A fresh and creamy risotto that puts baby courgettes in the limelight. It's also flavoured with mint, lemon and plenty of salty parmesan

Serve buttery lamb chops with a quick olive, orange and rosemary relish tonight. Fresh and modern, it's a great dinner choice for when you fancy something light

Stuff warmed tortillas with a colourful combo of grilled salmon, roasted sweetcorn, blistered red peppers and spring onions, all flavoured with aromatic cajun spices

Enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta with the fresh, punchy flavours of harissa and red pepper

Grilled honeyed halloumi, roasted tomatoes, a base of PMS-soothing, magnesium-rich leafy greens and gut-health borlotti beans – what’s not to love?

This is fresh and speedy. If you can’t find wild rice, plain basmati will do fine

Mascarpone, white wine and cherry tomatoes make a luscious sauce for this summery chicken dish

Ready in 20 minutes, this creamy pasta dish is studded with juicy prawns and laced with mascarpone, soft herbs and chilli flakes

Baking everything together in a parcel ensures the flavours infuse and everything stays moist

Try this simple courgette and tomato gratin topped with golden baked gruyère. If you want a bit of crunch, you could add a handful of breadcrumbs to the cheese