Asparagus, Pea & Pancetta Pasta
A speedy midweek dinner made with in-season British asparagus, crispy pancetta, and a creamy lemon sauce.
25 minServes 2
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Beef koftas with herby skyr
Gently spiced meatballs, fluffy grains, plus a herby, garlicky yogurt – a plate of Middle Eastern-inspired deliciousness ready in just 35 minutes.
35 minServes 2
Blackberry & balsamic chicken
This is an unusual but gorgeous combination to try. The blackberry dressing is roasted with the chicken until everything is deliciously sticky.
55 minServes 4
Cacio e pepe
Whip up Good Food's version of cacio e pepe for an easy, speedy lunch
15 minServes 2
Cheesy lemon spaghetti
Ready in 15 minutes, this zingy weeknight winner is made using just a handful of ingredients.
15 minServes 2
Chicken with chorizo & olives
All cooked in one dish, this Spanish-inspired supper couldn’t be simpler or more delicious. Prepare to make on repeat.
65 minServes 4
Chicken, Pepper & Spinach Omelette
A quick, protein-packed lunch — smoked paprika chicken, peppers and spinach folded into an omelette, with seeded toast on the side.
Serves 1
Chinese chicken curry
Cook our easy, healthy chicken curry in under an hour. Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal
55 minServes 4
Creamy sausage fusilloni
All the comfort-food big hitters – sausage, pasta, cream, cheese – in one delicious bowlful. You can easily halve the recipe to serve two, or keep it in the fridge for a luxury lunch the next day.
30 minServes 4
Jersey Royal salad & pork schnitzel
Tangy buttermilk and a splash of pickle juice bring the classic potato salad bang up to date. If you can, prepare the potatoes at least four hours ahead, so they soak up all that flavour.
35 minServes 2
Lamb & courgette curry
Craving a curry? Grab a jar of cooking sauce and this beauty can be on the table in less time than it would take for a takeaway to arrive.
30 minServes 4
Lamb tagine
My favourite of all tagines! The ras el hanout spice mix is sheer perfection with lamb, and slow cooking works wonders to develop rich flavours in the sauce and make the lamb fork tender. Serve over couscous for a stunning Moroccan meal.
135 minServes 5
Mustardy leek & sausage pasta
Softly mellowed leeks, peppery sausages and tangy mustard make a winning combination in this just-what-you-need-after-a-long-day pasta dish.
30 minServes 4
Olive pesto casarecce
The herby, salty tang of olives makes a quick and absolutely delicious sauce for pasta. Casarecce are the ideal shape for holding the sauce, but a similar variety will work just as well.
25 minServes 3
One Pan Tuscan Chicken and Potato Skillet
This One Pan Tuscan Chicken and Potato Skillet is an easy dinner idea that is loaded with flavor! With tomatoes, spinach, potatoes and a light Parmesan cream sauce, it's perfect one pot comfort food. Includes step by step recipe video.
38 minServes 4
Pork Meatball & Tomato Soup
Get three of your 5-a-day in one serving with this healthy, low-calorie tomato soup. The meatballs and giant couscous make it filling, too.
20 minServes 2
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken
An elegant but easy supper for two. For an alcohol-free version, simply double the quantity of stock and add a little more lemon juice.
30 minServes 2
Sausage, lemon & pea pasta
Sausage pieces, peas and torn basil folded through penne in a light lemon, mustard and crème fraîche sauce — an old BBC Good Food recipe that's on the table in about 25 minutes.
25 minServes 4
Sheet pan pizza
A crispy, deep-dish pizza that’s cooked in the baking tray for maximum flavour and ease.
35 minServes 4
Spaghetti Bolognese
Healthy weeknight version — lean mince, veg-loaded, weighed pasta.
Serves 4
Steak and celery stir fry
On the table in 20 minutes, this dish makes great use of top-quality organic celery. Its flavour works with other meats too – try swapping the beef strips for sliced chicken breast or thigh fillets.
20 minServes 2
Sticky hoisin & plum chicken
A simple yet big-on-flavour supper that can be prepped and marinated in the morning so it's all ready to put it in the oven when you get home
45 minServes 4
Super Quick Five Spice Chicken Noodles
A 15-minute, high-protein noodle stir-fry (~42g protein) with a sweet-savoury five spice sauce. Adapted from HelloFresh.
15 minServes 1
Sweet & Sour Sausage Pasta
Sausages and rigatoni in a quick sweet and sour sauce — the lighter build of a takeaway favourite.
Serves 2
Tomato, prawn & coconut curry
The base of this fragrant curry can be made in advance, chilled or frozen, then reheated when you’re ready to add the prawns. It’s a great standby when you don’t have time to cook.
40 minServes 4